Senior People

We're partnering with a
top GCC company in high-growth mode
to hire a
Senior People & Operations Manager
a foundational hire who will sit at the heart of their Saudi operations.

This is not a traditional, siloed HR role. It's a
broad, strategic, and hands-on position
that blends HR, executive support, office management, and finance operations. You'll be the connective tissue across people, processes, and leadership helping build a scalable, compliant, and high-performing operation as the company continues its rapid expansion.

Why this role matters

The company is entering a new phase of growth in KSA and needs a
trusted operator
who can own and eventually lead a mixed portfolio of responsibilities:

• HR (c. 50%)
  – talent acquisition, onboarding, HR operations, Saudization, compliance
• Executive Support (c. 25%)
  – supporting senior leadership on coordination, priorities, and follow-through
• Office Management (c. 15%)
  – running the Riyadh office, vendors, and day-to-day environment
• Finance Operations (c. 10%)
  – payments execution, coordination with HQ finance, and basic controls

You'll work closely with a senior leader with a consulting background, so a
structured, analytical, consulting-style approach
will be a strong advantage.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

• Lead core HR operations in KSA
• Own recruitment processes (sourcing, screening, interview coordination) for key roles.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, HR documentation, and HRIS updates.
• Drive Saudization initiatives and ensure full compliance with Saudi labor law and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate payroll and HR administration with local partners and HQ.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership
• Provide day-to-day
  executive support
  to the KSA General Manager (scheduling, prioritization, follow-ups).
• Help translate strategic priorities into operational actions and track execution.
• Prepare and maintain key trackers, summaries, and light reporting for leadership.
• Run the Riyadh office smoothly
• Oversee
  office management
  : facilities, vendors, supplies, and a professional, welcoming environment.
• Manage compliance-related documentation (Iqama, visas, contracts, renewals) and government portals (e.g., Mudad, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI) in coordination with partners.
• Coordinate with external providers on telecoms, logistics, and other local services.
• Support finance operations
• Execute day-to-day payments (payroll, government payments, vendors) in coordination with HQ Finance.
• Help maintain accuracy, timeliness, and basic internal controls across finance operations.
• Build for the future
• Help shape scalable processes and documentation across HR, office, and finance ops.
• Partner with universities and institutions to build
  local talent pipelines
  .
• Contribute ideas on how to structure and evolve the shared services function as the team grows.

Who we're looking for

• Saudi
  with strong
  HR experience
  and a track record in
  shared services / people & operations
  roles.
• 4–6 years' experience
  across HR, finance operations, or shared services, ideally in
  fintech, tech, or other high-growth environments
  .
• Bilingual in
  Arabic & English
  , with clear, confident communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong
  compliance grounding
  : Saudi labor law, GOSI, and HR/finance regulatory frameworks.
• Proven
  operational strength
  : managing payroll, payments, vendors, office operations, and documentation end-to-end.
• Highly
  organized, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity
  – able to multitask, prioritize, and operate independently in a fast-paced setting.
• A
  consulting-style mindset
  (whether from consulting or similar environments): structured thinking, problem-solving, and comfort working closely with senior leadership.

Timing & growth potential

• This is an
  important but not urgent
  hire, with a
  target start in early 2026
  . That means we can be
  selective and deliberate
  , focusing on quality and long-term fit rather than speed.
• Depending on the strength and profile of candidates, the company may
  evolve this into two roles
  in the future (e.g., HR & Finance Ops Officer + Executive Support & Office Management).
• Strong candidates who are an excellent fit for part of the scope – but not the full mix – may be kept in an
  internal talent pipeline
  for future opportunities.

If you're a
Saudi
with a strong HR foundation and the ambition to own a
broad people & operations portfolio
at a fast-growing GCC company, this role offers a rare chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.