Human Resources Director, MEA

Role Overview

Human Resources Director, MEA at Johnson Controls. This senior role leads human resources strategy for the Middle East and Africa region, partnering with business leaders to align human capital priorities with business objectives and strengthen organizational capability.

Role Purpose

Shape and execute regional HR strategy to position Johnson Controls as an employer of choice, align human capital initiatives with business objectives, and support a culture where talent can grow and perform across the Middle East and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Align HR strategy and operating plans with business objectives and regional priorities.
• Develop regional staffing strategies, workforce plans, and external sourcing approaches to support current and future talent needs.
• Build human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps and create programs to address the identified gaps.
• Participate in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, particularly from the perspective of impact on people.

Leadership Development & Succession

• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and broader learning initiatives for key contributor and management roles.
• Develop training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities.
• Develop general business development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the business of the company and the software industry.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Advise senior leaders on labor relations, risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and the impact of legal and regulatory changes.
• Maintain knowledge of global HR policies, programs, laws, and issues.
• Understand the differences of domestic and international policies and programs and coordinate the integration of all such programs.
• Provide technical advice and knowledge to others within the human resource discipline.

Diversity, Inclusion & Talent Retention

• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives that help attract, develop, and retain talent across the region.
• Develop programs to drive diversity and inclusion strategies to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and permit the full development and performance of all employees.

Compensation & Recognition

• Partner with Compensation to design and implement reward and recognition programs that support performance and motivation.
• Develop and implement progressive and proactive reward and recognition programs to provide motivation, incentives, and rewards for effective performance.

HR Operations & Systems

• Enhance HR policies, programs, tools, and HR technology strategies to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce appropriate policies, programs, tools, and HR technology strategies for effective management of the people resources of the organization for both direct and indirect labor organizations.
• Continue improving the programs, policies, practices, and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on business, talent, and workforce challenges.
• Demonstrate ability to partner and collaborate across functions and regions to improve outcomes and redesign organizations where needed.
• Work effectively with senior leadership and influence decisions across multiple business areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an HR leadership role with area of responsibility in Middle East and in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations policies, workforce strategies, risk mitigation, and the legal landscape.
• Experience working with senior leadership and influencing decisions across multiple business areas.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to think strategically and translate plans into phased, executable actions.
• Strong project and program management capability, with experience applying these principles in operational environments.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, progressive, and innovative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate across functions and regions.
• Proficiency in English.
• Arabic language preferred.