Group Head of Human Resources, Cyprus
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7 hours ago
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Job Summary
Location: Limassol Cyprus (with international scope)
Level: Director / Senior Leadership
The Opportunity:
Our client is a globally recognised multi-regulated FinTech group offering access to a broad range of financial instruments across forex equities commodities and digital assets. Founded over a decade ago the business has grown rapidly to over 330 professionals operating across multiple offices in Europe Asia and beyond.
Known for a culture of transparency high performance and innovation this is a business that attracts ambitious commercially driven professionals who want to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving globally connected environment.
Emerald Zebra is retained to appoint a Group Head of Human Resources a pivotal leadership position reporting into the executive team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the people agenda across a complex multi-jurisdictional group at a transformative stage of its growth.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Board-level influence Direct partnership with C-suite executives to shape strategy culture and organisational design across the group.
Global complexity Lead HR across multiple regulated jurisdictions navigating diverse employment frameworks and building consistency at scale.
Transformation mandate Own the people strategy end-to-end: talent acquisition performance engagement L&D and succession planning.
Autonomy and ownership Build lead and develop a high-performing HR function with genuine decision-making authority.
Competitive package Attractive remuneration benefits and the opportunity to be part of a leadership team that values excellence.
Scope of the Role:
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
- Develop and execute the Groups People Strategy ensuring full alignment with commercial objectives and growth plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters including organisational design change management and culture transformation.
- Coach and guide managers and executives on leadership effectiveness team dynamics and complex HR matters.
HR Operations Compliance & Governance
- Oversee HR systems processes and data integrity across all group entities ensuring operational excellence.
- Ensure full compliance with labour legislation and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
- Lead the development review and enforcement of group-wide HR policies procedures and governance frameworks.
- Manage complex employee relations cases including grievances disciplinary matters and sensitive investigations.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Define and lead the recruitment strategy across all business functions ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-calibre talent.
- Drive strategic workforce planning and succession management to support long-term business continuity.
- Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely quality recruitment aligned with headcount plans and commercial priorities.
Performance Engagement & Development
- Own the performance management framework driving accountability and high-performance culture across the group.
- Lead employee engagement recognition and culture initiatives that attract retain and inspire top talent.
- Champion learning and development programmes that build internal capability and support career progression.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle: onboarding contracts development offboarding and everything in between.
Candidate Profile:
Experience & Qualifications
- 7-10 years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 3- 5 years at Director level or equivalent within a multinational environment.
- Demonstrable experience leading the full HR function across multiple jurisdictions ideally within FinTech financial services or a similarly regulated high-growth industry.
- Proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives and influencing at board level.
- Strong background across all core HR disciplines: employee relations performance management talent acquisition L&D compensation and policy governance.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field. An MBA or Masters in HR/Organisational Psychology is highly desirable.
- Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages are a plus.
What Sets You Apart
- You think strategically and commercially; you connect the people agenda to the bottom line.
- You lead with empathy integrity and emotional intelligence building trust at every level.
- You thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments and are energised by complexity and change.
- You are hands-on when needed but strategic in approach comfortable operating at all levels.
- You bring a proactive solutions-oriented mindset and take genuine ownership of outcomes.
How to Apply:
This is a confidential search managed by Emerald Zebra. To express your interest please apply via the link.
EUR 100K
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Growing Experience
- Human Resources Management
- Biotechnology
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
