Director of HR leading the strategic people agenda across the AMEA region for Clorox. Acting as a trusted advisor and shaping decisions for performance and people management.
Responsibilities
The Director of HR will lead the strategic people agenda across the AMEA region
Serving as the senior HR leader for the region and a key member of the AMEA Leadership Team
Acting as a trusted advisor to the VP GM and regional leaders, shaping decisions that impact both people and performance
End-to-end accountability for the people agenda across commercial and manufacturing operations
Ensuring that current and future talent, capability, and organizational needs are met
Providing strategic guidance to JV partners across the region
Designing and executing a people strategy that enables the AMEA business strategy
Leading strategic people initiatives in support of broader AMEA business strategy
Acting as lead in People agenda for M&A related activities, including identification, due diligence and post M&A integration.
Leading, managing, and developing HR staff in the region.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive HR management experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles within complex, multi-national organizations; FMCG experience strongly preferred.
Proven senior HR generalist with end-to-end experience across the full HR lifecycle, from payroll and employee relations through strategy, organizational design, and transformation.
Demonstrated success acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive and senior leadership, influencing decisions beyond the HR function.
Strong hands-on expertise across all core HR disciplines, including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, Employee Relations, and Workforce Planning.
Deep working knowledge of international labor laws, employment practices, and local ordinances across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Asia), including experience managing unionized workforces.
Extensive experience within Joint Venture and complex corporate entity structures, including board governance, statutory duties, and compliance obligations. (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
Experience supporting high-growth, scale-up environments, including entering new markets and building HR operating models in emerging or evolving markets.
Background supporting manufacturing businesses and frontline/manufacturing workforces; working knowledge or qualification in Health & Safety Management is highly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in managing local litigation and employee relations matters in close partnership with Legal.
Ability to operate independently and “self-serve” in environments with limited corporate infrastructure or centralized support.
Strong business, commercial, and strategic acumen, with the ability to translate business strategy into executable people initiatives.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and ad-hoc demands while consistently driving results and process improvement.
Highly effective communicator and influencer with strong consultation, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills; able to adapt approach to diverse cultural contexts.
Proven people leader with strong coaching, development, and team management capabilities.
University degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or Behavioral Sciences preferred.
Fluency in English (written and verbal) required; Arabic is a plus but not required.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
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