Overview of HR Consulting Services

The unparalleled industry experience and extensive networks of Mackenzie Jones – that’s what all our clients and candidates benefit from. Our expert recruitment consulting business has a proven record of matching the right people to the right organisations, building long-term partnerships that deliver mutual benefits.

And our unequalled local and regional knowledge is coupled to widespread connections, supported by a unique approach to placement. We take time to get to know our candidates and our clients, establishing meaningful and enduring relationships – that’s how we know what’s likely to work and how the ambitions of the best candidates can support the needs of companies.

Human Resources

This is where it all started for Mackenzie Jones. Our Human Resources practice remains at the heart of our business, meaning we’re able to draw on some of the longest-established and strongest relationships in the Middle East, as well as the fullest understanding of the cultural and commercial characteristics unique to HR in the region.

We’d love to speak to you now, whether you want to develop learning or organisational strength, or are looking to fill a specific role – from generalist to business partner.

We are ready to help you with all aspects of HR, including:

Learning & Development
Organisational Development
Employee Relations
Talent Management
Recruitment and Resourcing
Training
Senior Management
Freelance and Contract HR Professionals

Finance & Accounting

A strong finance team will either drive your business and enable it to grow, or act as a protector in challenging times. It is therefore imperative to attract the best talent in the market. Our Finance & Accounting team has an impressive track record in placements across the GCC.

Mackenzie Jones Finance & Accounting team has an extensive global network, built and maintained over many years; all the way from Junior Accountants to CFO’s.

We are seasoned experts in placing the following positions.

C-Suite & Directors
Financial Control
Finance Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis
Management Accounts
Financial Accounts
Treasury
Audit
Transaction Processing

Marketing

If you’re in Marketing, you’ll know that relationships, creativity and communication are what make this fascinating industry thrive. We know that they’re also the key to identifying and recruiting the right people within it. Beginning with strong backgrounds in the Marketing, PR and Communications arenas, our consultants have built strong networks with talented individuals and key contacts at market-leading organisations.

Because we also fully understand our clients’ businesses, we can ensure the right cultural fit – something that in the Middle East is just as important as the specific skills and attributes that can be so hard to find in this region. With more than 10 years’ experience, our team knows what to look for in prospective candidates and where to find those candidates.

Like all Mackenzie Jones teams, our Marketing specialists are friendly and approachable – and their demeanour is matched by professionalism and attention to detail. That’s how we excel at what we do – specialising in Marketing and Communications/PR at mid to senior levels across a number of different verticals, from FMCG and government to financial services and tourism.

Put us to the test today; the type of roles we recruit for include:

Market Research
Category Management
Brand Management
Executive/ Manager/ Directors
PR
CRM
Communications
Digital/ E-Marketing

Sales

We have a deserved reputation for finding the right talent people for a wide range of positions, from Business Development and Key Account Managers, through trade marketing and commercial roles, right up to Head of Sales, Sales Director and GM/COO level.

The types of roles we recruit for include the following:

General Manager
Sales Director
Head of Sales
Commercial Director
Regional Sales Director/ Manager
Sales Manager
Sales Engineer
Account Manager
Business Development Manager
Territory Manager
Trade Marketing Manager

Legal

The Middle East Legal market continues to offer exciting career growth opportunities for experienced lawyers, and at Mackenzie Jones our client portfolio spans a broad range of sectors, across multi-nationals as well as local businesses, for both practice and in-house roles. Our Legal team recruits roles from Paralegal to General Counsel and the majority of positions we work on are on an exclusive basis.

Our specialist knowledge and experience in legal recruitment coupled with our deep client base puts us in a strong position to partner with both businesses and job seekers with excellent results.

Business Support

Business Support roles are pivotal to the success of companies. We are always keen to hear from motivated professionals who want to further their careers in these vital areas.

The roles we recruit for include:

Executive Assistants/ Personal Assistants
Office Managers
Receptionists
Executive Secretaries
Legal Secretaries
HR Administration
Payroll Administration
Customer Service Administration
Sales Administration
Finance Administration

Banking & Technologies

Given the constant evolution of its digital landscape, it is unsurprising that the Middle East is one of fastest growing emerging markets in the Banking and Digital Technologies sector. This presents significant challenges for organisations of all sizes, particularly when it comes to identifying and recruiting the best talent.

Mackenzie Jones believes in deep market specialisation, comprehensive networking methods and placing customer experience at the forefront of everything we do. This is what positions us to become the leading Banking and Digital Technologies recruitment partner in the region.

Roles that we recruit for in this sector include the following functions:

Blockchain
Risk and Compliance
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Quantitative Analysis
Investment Management
Global Markets & Treasury
Private & Retail Banking
C-Level & Board Appointments

Strategy, Change & Consulting

Mackenzie Jones’ specialist Strategy, Change & Consulting team has developed a strong reputation across a wide range of sectors, consistently finding the right candidates for both in-house consulting positions and within consulting firms.

We’re the first choice of partner for many businesses in the MENA region, recruiting across international, regional and local companies. Increasingly, our focus is on functional areas of expertise such as strategy and change management, as businesses in the MENA region seek further growth and development.

Our unique approach of building up and drawing on strong relationships delivers particular success in governmental, telecoms, automotive, oil & gas, financial services and retail sectors, and we are seeing strong demand in particular for industry and functional specialists with a consulting background.

So if you’re looking to fill a role in any of these key disciplines, get in touch with us:

Strategy
Change Management
Operations Excellence
Project/Programme Management
Technology Implementation
Business Process Improvement
Organisational Design Management
People and Change Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management

Technology

Mackenzie Jones Technology Practice understands that technology is a vital element to any business strategy and behind every strategy there are great people.

In a market where the best technology solutions are being sought but the business adoption remains a challenge, we provide the right people for the right environment.

We specialise in recruiting the smartest technologists for the world’s leading organisations and SMEs in the Middle East and Africa. Whether you are growing your team or taking your next step in your career, we work together to ensure you get the best results.