Director of Human Resources (AMEA)

The Clorox Company

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Director of HR will lead the strategic people agenda across the AMEA region (Africa, Middle East, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Greater China, Korea, and South East Asia), a diverse and dynamic geography that includes multiple joint venture partnerships in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Korea, and Kenya. Reporting directly to the VP & General Manager, AMEA, and partnering closely with the Senior HR Director, H&H Group, this role serves as the senior HR leader for the region and a key member of the AMEA Leadership Team. In this highly visible position, the Director of HR will act as a trusted advisor to the VP GM and regional leaders, bringing strong business acumen, credibility, and perspective to help shape decisions that impact both people and performance. The role has end‑to‑end accountability for the people agenda across commercial and manufacturing operations, including direct leadership of the HR agenda for the Saudi Arabia joint venture and strategic guidance to JV partners across the region. This leader will ensure that current and future talent, capability, and organizational needs are met by effectively embedding Clorox talent programs, rewards, and people processes where available, and thoughtfully designing local solutions where they are not—always aligned to the ethos and spirit of Clorox while meeting regional requirements. The scope includes full responsibility for core HR programs such as talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, organizational design, rewards and benefits, employee relations, compliance, health and wellness, payroll, and employee communications. Working closely with AMEA leaders and International HR counterparts, the Director of HR will design and execute a people strategy that enables the AMEA business strategy, supports joint venture success, and delivers sustainable results in a complex, multicultural, and fast‑moving environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR management experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles within complex, multi‑national organizations; FMCG experience strongly preferred.
• Proven senior HR generalist with end‑to‑end experience across the full HR lifecycle, from payroll and employee relations through strategy, organizational design, and transformation.
• Demonstrated success acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive and senior leadership, influencing decisions beyond the HR function.
• Strong hands‑on expertise across all core HR disciplines, including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Communications, Employee Relations, and Workforce Planning.
• Deep working knowledge of international labor laws, employment practices, and local ordinances across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Asia), including experience managing unionized workforces.
• Extensive experience within Joint Venture and complex corporate entity structures, including board governance, statutory duties, and compliance obligations.
• Experience supporting high‑growth, scale‑up environments, including entering new markets and building HR operating models in emerging or evolving markets.
• Background supporting manufacturing businesses and frontline/manufacturing workforces; working knowledge or qualification in Health & Safety Management is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing local litigation and employee relations matters in close partnership with Legal.
• Ability to operate independently and “self‑serve” in environments with limited corporate infrastructure or centralized support.
• Strong business, commercial, and strategic acumen, with the ability to translate business strategy into executable people initiatives.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and ad‑hoc demands while consistently driving results and process improvement.
• Highly effective communicator and influencer with strong consultation, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills; able to adapt approach to diverse cultural contexts.
• Proven people leader with strong coaching, development, and team management capabilities.
• University degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or Behavioral Sciences preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) required; Arabic is a plus but not required.

Nice To Haves

• FMCG experience strongly preferred.
• advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, or Behavioral Sciences preferred.
• Arabic is a plus but not required.
• working knowledge or qualification in Health & Safety Management is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development and Execution Member of the HRBP community of practice, developing and executing against the enterprise people strategy.
• Member of AMEA Leadership Team, developing and executing the AMEA SBU strategy.
• Take primary ownership for the development and roll out of AMEA’s and Joint Venture’s People Strategy across a large geographical remit, including down to country and site level.
• Lead strategic people initiatives in support of broader AMEA business strategy.
• Lead the workforce planning process within the region.
• Lead integration of Clorox people strategies and implement within the region where applicable and adds value.
• Where Clorox strategies are not available, personally lead the identification and delivery in line with business needs (especially within the JV businesses).
• Identify, agree, define and implement culture and engagement programs at regional level
• Maintain communications and linkage to Clorox HR Act as lead in People agenda for M&A related activities, including identification, due diligence and post M&A integration.
• Operations, Efficiency and Compliance Ensure HR processes are competitive programs and structures are in place and integrated across business.
• Ensure controls and standards are in place for all people related aspects of our business, including compliance payroll, employment standards, local regulations.
• Escalation point for employment matters, which are all non-routine/complex given the nature of the AMEA business Influence, prepare and deliver the HR budget across for AMEA SBU HR consultant HR leader for AMEA leadership team, providing HR perspective on business discussions.
• Go beyond ‘meeting service requests but act as a catalyst for change, and coach LT members using broad business experience.
• Understand business challenges/opportunities (both internally and externally) and support AMEA leaders in driving culture, as well as acting as an equal face of the the business leadership to local teams (beyond HR).
• Provide guidance, coaching, and thought leadership to AMEA leaders and managers Provide Clorox HR expertise and guidance on JV projects and ensure projects/priorities are coordinated and aligned to the broader strategy.
• Where Management Control sits with Clorox, personally direct the delivery of work, and be wholly accountable for it, when it comes to HR.
• Provide feedback, and actively engage stakeholders within Clorox HR, to ensure the uniqueness, is considered and incorporated in relevant Clorox/JV HR initiatives.
• People Development Lead, manage, and develop HR staff in the region.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director