People Operations Specialist

Jobgether; Remote; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is looking for a dynamic People Operations Specialist in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will manage HR processes, support a global remote team, and engage in process improvement. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, ideally in startup environments, and possesses strong operational judgment. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR / People experience.
• 3+ years in a startup or tech environment.
• Experience supporting a global, remote-first team of 100+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for People-related questions.
• Manage employee onboarding, performance cycles, and tools.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.

Skills

HR experience

Operational judgment

Written communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS platforms (HiBob or similar)

Performance management tools (Leapsome or equivalent)

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a People Operations Specialist in United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a proactive and high‑impact People Operations Specialist to strengthen operational excellence and frontline support within the People function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, problem‑solving, and process improvement, while providing practical guidance and support to a global, remote team. You will act as a key operator within the People team, managing day‑to‑day HR processes, maintaining systems, and driving scalable workflows that increase efficiency. The role offers the chance to influence People strategy, optimize operations, and contribute to a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic, remote‑first setting.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for People‑related questions and issues across the company.
• Co‑own People Operations initiatives from diagnosis to resolution, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and follow‑through.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, workflows, and lifecycle events, ensuring systems like HiBob remain accurate.
• Manage employee onboarding, performance cycles, and performance management tools such as Leapsome.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and create self‑service resources to simplify processes for team members.
• Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and bottlenecks in People processes and implement scalable solutions.
• Support leadership with People analytics, ad‑hoc projects, and HR business partner initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR / People experience, including 3+ years in a startup or tech environment.
• Experience supporting a global, remote‑first team of 100+ employees.
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS platforms (HiBob or similar) and performance management tools (Leapsome or equivalent).
• Strong operational judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Notion, Slack, Google Workspace).
• Ability to translate business priorities into practical People solutions.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, low‑process environment with high autonomy.
• Nice‑to‑have: exposure to crypto/Web3 environments, familiarity with on‑chain basics, and technical curiosity for automation and AI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience