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HR MANAGER Middle East, Africa & Russia
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and dynamic HR Manager to join LivaNova as the HR Manager for Middle East, Africa & Russia. In this pivotal role, the incumbent will oversee all HR-related activities for multiple entities, including United Arab Emirates, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, driving HR excellence and supporting the growth and culture of the region.
As a key HR partner, he/she will play a critical role in managing change and team expansion while ensuring the effective and timely execution of HR initiatives that align with global standards and cater to local needs.
This role combines the best of HR, labor relations, change management, coaching, business partnership and leadership into a single role with a strong focus on process improvement and HR functional excellence within a rapidly evolving business environment.
LivaNova Middle East, Africa and Russia, which is part of the APAC & Growth Markets region, represents currently an organization of around 45 direct employees, with legal entities in United Arab Emirates, Russia, Turkey & Saudi Arabia. It includes a commercial team of around 35 field employees encompassing Sales, Marketing, Field Clinical Manager and Service Engineer profiles; and other employees in office support functions such as Finance, Legal and Regulatory.
Essential Job Functions

This role, located in the LivaNova Dubai office, will report directly to the HR Director APAC & Growth Markets and will support sales & marketing, as well as cross-functional internal clients. In this role the incumbent will:

• Serve as the primary HR partner for the employees of the region, driving the delivery of HR best practices and initiatives that support business goals and employee engagement;
• Act as real partner to the regional business leaders to prioritize talent needs and development initiatives, providing insights and HR solutions that support business objectives.
• Lead the HR integration of new legal entities in alignment with global standards, ensuring smooth process for recruitment, onboarding, employee handbooks, payroll, benefits setup, and other critical HR processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing coaching on HR fundamentals, employee relations, performance management, career development, talent assessment, and workplace investigations.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of HR systems, compensation, benefits, and labor cost management to maintain integrity and accuracy of HR data, ensuring smooth operations across the region
• Drive process improvement, bringing innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing HR challenges;
• Actively engage with the Broader LivaNova HR community, contributing and supporting Global or Regional initiatives, projects and programs
• Work closely with managers across various functions - sales, marketing, clinical, finance, legal - to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure that all HR policies and practices comply with both local laws and global standards, and proactively address employee relations issues in a timely and ethical manner.
• Ensure all HR systems and employee data are properly maintained, accurate and up-to-date, supporting efficient HR Operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Solid HR Operations Experience: Proven track record of demonstrating knowledge, high ethical standards and understanding of labor laws in the Middle East, Africa, and Russia, and the ability to implement and adhere to global and local HR policies.
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on accuracy and efficiency in HR processes, ensuring that all administrative functions are handled with precision.
• Process-Oriented: Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to optimize HR workflows and practices.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Capability to manage multiple priorities, balancing administrative duties with the need to drive business results.
• Employee-Focused: A commitment to providing excellent service to employees and managers, ensuring a positive experience across all touchpoints.
• Collaborative Team Player: Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving Skills: Comfortable managing a high-volume workload and adapting to a constantly changing environment.
• Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build trust and rapport with employees, managers, and senior leadership at all levels. Able to navigate sensitive HR matters with tact, discretion, and professionalism.
• Conflict Resolution & Empathy: Capable of handling employee relations issues with a calm, balanced approach, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts while maintaining empathy and understanding.
• Active Listener: Attentive to the needs of employees and managers, ensuring open communication and offering valuable insights to promote employee satisfaction and performance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in an HR generalist role, with a focus on operational HR functions such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
• Previous experience with diverse workforce, including sales & marketing, and office functions
• Familiarity with managing HR systems and data tracking for accurate reporting and analytics.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional intercontinental trips.

Valuing different backgrounds:
LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
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• Serve as the primary HR partner for the employees of the region, driving the delivery of HR best practices and initiatives that support business goals and employee engagement;
• Act as real partner to the regional business leaders to prioritize talent needs and development initiatives, providing insights and HR solutions that support business objectives.
• Lead the HR integration of new legal entities in alignment with global standards, ensuring smooth process for recruitment, onboarding, employee handbooks, payroll, benefits setup, and other critical HR processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing coaching on HR fundamentals, employee relations, performance management, career development, talent assessment, and workplace investigations.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of HR systems, compensation, benefits, and labor cost management to maintain integrity and accuracy of HR data, ensuring smooth operations across the region
• Drive process improvement, bringing innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing HR challenges;
• Actively engage with the Broader LivaNova HR community, contributing and supporting Global or Regional initiatives, projects and programs
• Work closely with managers across various functions - sales, marketing, clinical, finance, legal - to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure that all HR policies and practices comply with both local laws and global standards, and proactively address employee relations issues in a timely and ethical manner.
• Ensure all HR systems and employee data are properly maintained, accurate and up-to-date, supporting efficient HR Operation