Group HR director

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

About the Role

• Novex Group is seeking a strategic and visionary Group HR director to lead and transform the Group’s people strategy across multiple business lines. The Group HR director will play a key role in shaping a high-performance, values-driven culture and aligning HR practices with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Group-wide HR strategy, governance, and policies
• Lead organizational development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives
• Oversee total rewards, compensation & benefits, and performance management frameworks
• Champion employee engagement, corporate culture, and employer branding
• Ensure operational excellence in HR processes, compliance, and service delivery
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support business transformation and growth
• Strengthen HR analytics, workforce planning

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within multi-entity or holding structures
• Proven track record in leading HR transformation and influencing stakeholders at executive level
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Hands-on expertise in HR Operations, including end-to-end process management
• Fluency in Azerbaijani, with advanced proficiency in English and Russian
• Willingness to travel for domestic and international business needs
• FMCG sector experience is an advantage
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a dynamic FMCG environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please send your CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button with the subject line “Group HR director”