Hybrid Director of Human Resources, AMEA

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About the role

  • 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
  • Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Job title

Director of Human Resources, AMEA

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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