Senior People & Operations Manager

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.