People & Talent Manager

About the Role

People Operations & Compliance

• Own end-to-end HR operations across UAE, KSA, and Oman — ensuring processes run smoothly and compliantly in each jurisdiction
• Oversee payroll accuracy and timely processing in coordination with Finance
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation to audit-ready standards
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulatory requirements (including DFSA personnel obligations)

Performance & People Cycles

• Drive the annual and quarterly performance review cycle end-to-end — from calibration to completion
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and positive experience
• Support compensation reviews, benefits administration, and bonus cycle execution

Recruitment

• Lead or support hiring across business functions, owning sourcing strategies, interview processes, and offer management
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and build robust pipelines
• Maintain a strong candidate experience and employer brand in each market

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of four HRBPs across UAE, KSA, and Oman
• Set clear priorities, provide ongoing coaching, and create a high-performance team culture
• Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives that reinforce culture and retention
• Analyse engagement data and translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Build visible, trusted presence with employees across all three markets

What We're Looking For

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful time in a generalist or operational HR role
• Proven track record in recruitment — you're comfortable owning a hiring process from end to end
• Prior HRBP experience is a strong advantage; you understand how to partner with business leaders, not just execute processes
• Experience managing or mentoring junior HR team members
• Solid working knowledge of UAE employment law; exposure to KSA and Oman is a plus
• Strong operational rigour — you care about the details and take pride in things running well
• Confident communicator with the presence to engage employees and challenge leaders where needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated fintech environment
• Nice to Have
• Experience in financial services or a DFSA/FSRA/SAMA-regulated environment
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll tools used in the GCC
• A sense of humour and a high emotional quotient

What We Offer

• A high-impact role with genuine ownership of the people function across three markets
• A collaborative, international team with a strong mission — democratising access to finance for SMEs
• Competitive compensation package including performance-linked bonus
• Flexible working environment based in Dubai