Regional People Leader - MENA at Checkout.com

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Deep understanding of the diverse culture and regulatory landscape of the MENA region
Ability to adapt global strategic People policies and practices to local contexts
Experience managing a team of People professionals across the region
Knowledge of local labour laws, regulations, and internal policies in MENA (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
Strong influencing and coaching skills for leadership and cultural initiatives
Proficiency in analyzing People data and trends

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing a comprehensive People strategy for the MENA region, aligned with global objectives and tailored to local nuances, including talent acquisition, development, workplace experience, facility management, employee relations, and engagement
Building strong relationships with local leadership teams to understand business needs and provide strategic People support and guidance
Managing a team of People professionals across the region, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality service delivery
Overseeing all People operations in the region, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, regulations, and internal policies
Driving key People initiatives such as diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and employee engagement
Designing and facilitating leadership and cultural initiatives to cultivate a culture reflecting core values and operating principles
Analyzing People data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and inform decision-making
Partnering with the global People team to ensure consistency and best practice sharing across regions
Designing, building, and implementing programs, processes, and tools to set managers and employees up for success

Skills

People Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Employee Engagement

HR Leadership

Cultural Adaptation

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Partnering

Inclusive Culture

Global Alignment

Best Practices Sharing

Checkout.com

High-performance payments platform for enterprises

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1,780.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.

Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.

Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.

Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.

Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.

Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.

Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.

Risks

Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.

Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.

Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.

The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.

Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.

Upsides

Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.

The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.

Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.

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