The application window is expected to close on: 31st May 2025
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Responsibilities- Co-ownership of complex country compliance and legislative requirements
- Maintain operational oversight of HR services delivered by People Support
- Influence strategy and implement cross-functional people and culture projects e.g., restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Co-design and execution of employee engagement, inclusion & collaboration, and other country-level people and culture initiatives
- Execution against benefits strategy for the country, in collaboration with partners
- Drive local Cisco Brand strategy
- Support Employee Relations escalations
- Be the in-country "face" for Cisco at Customer/Government/Legislative Meetings, Conferences, etc. Host, influence the agenda, and create engagement opportunities for executive and partner visits at Cisco.
Minimum Qualifications- Proven experience as a trusted HR consultant, advisor & coach
- Demonstrated country knowledge and local HR expertise, specifically for KSA which would be the primary focus for the role.
- Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management and communication skills
- Critical thinker with strategic agility
- Ability to work dynamically and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications- Sound judgment with the ability to manage ambiguity
- Change catalyst with the ability to influence
- Experience in engaging and partnering across multiple countries in the Middle East region
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural settings
- Proficiency in multiple languages relevant to the region
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