Senior People Operations Specialist

HungerStation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a Senior People Operations Specialist to manage essential employee lifecycle processes and ensure compliance with labor laws. This role involves collaboration with HR, Legal, and Government Relations to support a high-performance culture within a growing team. Strong attention to detail, fluency in Arabic and English, and experience in fast-paced environments will be key to success.

Benefits

Personal educational budget

Access to e-learning platforms

Inhouse training opportunities

Participation in global tech & product community

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in People Operations or similar role.
• Experience in fast-paced tech or digital companies.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws and visa processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle documentation.
• Handle visa processes and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Support the People team in audits and process improvements.

Skills

People Operations

HR Administration

Attention to Detail

Proactive Mindset

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Tech-savvy

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

As a Senior People Operations Specialist , you will play a key role in managing essential employee lifecycle processes, ensuring smooth People Operations across our growing team. You'll work closely with HR, Legal, and Government Relations teams to manage contracts, visas, and compliance, while fostering a high-performance and people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle documentation including contracts, onboarding paperwork, and offboarding processes.
• Handle visa processes, renewals, and government portals in collaboration with PROs and legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Government Relations (GR) departments to maintain seamless employee and business operations.
• Maintain and update HR systems, records, and trackers to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Support the People team in audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee queries related to policies, benefits, and operational processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or a similar role.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth tech or digital company.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws, visa processes, and GR regulations.
• Fluent in Arabic and English – both spoken and written.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Tech-savvy with experience using HRIS tools and platforms.

Additional Information

• Exchange ideas and meet 2000+ colleagues from different teams within Delivery Hero in our active guilds and through our global tech & product community.
• Develop your skills with your personal educational budget for conferences and external training.
• Access our e-learning platform MyAcademy and participate in our various inhouse training, including German learning options.
• And much more…