Human Resources Director

About the role

A leading, well-established FMCG and distribution company in Jordan is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead its Human Resources function and partner with the CEO and senior leadership team. This is a confidential senior management opportunity for an HR leader who can connect people strategy with business performance and organizational growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute the overall HR strategy in line with business objectives.
• Lead organization design, workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement talent management and succession planning frameworks.
• Drive leadership development and high-potential talent programs.
• Lead performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, grading and salary structure.
• Ensure effective recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead learning and development initiatives aligned with business capability needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations and HR governance.
• Drive HR analytics, digitalization and process improvement.
• Lead workforce productivity and manpower optimization initiatives.
• Manage the HR budget and lead and develop the HR team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 12-15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience leading an HR function or significant HR portfolio.
• Experience in FMCG, distribution, retail, manufacturing or another high-volume environment is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Organization design, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning.
• Compensation, performance management and employee relations.
• Good knowledge of Jordanian labor legislation.
• Strong business acumen and ability to act as a strategic business partner.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing and decision-making skills.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD or equivalent certification is an advantage.