Regional HR Manager / HRBP Middle East

About the role

The Regional HR Manager / HR Business Partner will lead and develop the HR function for Gotion’s expanding Middle East operations, covering workforce planning, recruitment, localisation, compensation and employee relations across multiple countries.

Key responsibilities

• Develop regional workforce and headcount plans aligned with business growth.
• Lead recruitment for sales, engineering, project management, service, manufacturing and corporate functions.
• Build talent pipelines and recruiting channels in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Türkiye, Uzbekistan and other priority markets.
• Design and implement localisation strategies, including Saudisation compliance and local talent development.
• Support regional compensation, benefits, performance management, salary reviews and incentive programmes.
• Manage employee relations, contracts, onboarding/off‑boarding, attendance, leave, insurance and labour compliance.
• Partner with local legal counsel, PROs and HR service providers to ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Assist workforce planning and hiring for future pack and cell manufacturing operations.
• Develop succession plans, training programmes and cross‑cultural integration initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in regional HR, HRBP or multinational environments.
• Strong recruiting capabilities combined with experience in compensation, performance management, employee relations or organisational development.
• In‑depth knowledge of Middle East employment practices; Saudi Arabia or UAE experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Saudisation, localisation, expatriate employment and visa/work‑permit management.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a plus.
• Willingness to be based in Dubai or Saudi Arabia and travel regionally.

Required skills