HR and Recruiting Specialist

Who WE are

Bearaby is an award-winning Direct to Consumer (DTC) company on a mission to bring comfort and relief to people of all ages who are searching for calm in a complex world. We create beautiful and functional products, including our flagship weighted blankets, that are sustainably manufactured from organic materials and innovative upcycled fabrics - loom to lap. We believe that restorative rest should be simple, natural, and drug-free - and that it's time to ditch the negative stigmas around healthy habits like napping and sleeping-in for a calmer, more collected world.

Role Summary

We're seeking a part-time HR & Recruiting Specialist to support our hiring efforts, particularly for roles based in the UAE or remote. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working flexibly, thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment, and wants to make a direct impact on a growing team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hiring process for UAE-based or remote roles (job scoping, JD creation, posting, screening, interviews, coordination, and offer stage).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and advise on best hiring practices.
• Proactively source and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience.
• Assist with administrative HR tasks (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, documentation).
• Support talent management efforts including performance check-ins and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure all immigration/visa requirements for the employees are administered effectively
• Manage the medical insurance enrollment and deletion process
• Process employees requests and provide relevant information
• Support on additional admin tasks remote as well as in-person, as needed.

Who You Are

• You're a natural connector who genuinely enjoys matching great people with great opportunities.
• You have a keen eye for talent and understand what makes a strong candidate beyond just a resume.
• A flexible thinker who is comfortable taking on feedback and can work with strategic direction
• You're familiar with the UAE talent landscape or have experience hiring remotely across diverse markets.
• A team player with the ability to work closely across teams in a fast-paced startup environment
• A proactive self-starter with top notch written and verbal communication skills
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, which include both written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with working in G Suite, monday.com, and Slack
• Adaptable, flexible and resilient, with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 35 years of hands-on experience in recruiting or HR within the UAE, preferably in a high-growth startup or DTC/e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of best practices in remote hiring and UAE/GCC labor market dynamics.
• Clear, professional communicator with strong coordination skillsyou can keep candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders aligned
• Proficiency in HR administration, including contract drafting, onboarding, and basic compliance is a plus.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes (e.g., onboarding, performance check-ins, offboarding) is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and remotely, while also being a collaborative team player. Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with Slack or other communication software, Google Suite, and monday.com (or related project management tools).

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid annual leave
• Birthday off
• Unlimited Naps
• Supportive colleagues and a high performing team
• Access to training, resources and network