Senior People Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

A prominent tech company in Dubai is looking for a Senior People Operations Specialist to manage employee lifecycle processes, ensure compliance with local labor laws, and foster a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in People Operations, be fluent in Arabic and English, and be tech-savvy. This role does not offer remote work and is a contract position.

Benefits

Personal educational budget

Access to e-learning platform

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in People Operations or HR Administration.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced tech or digital company.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and visa processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle documentation including onboarding and offboarding.
• Handle visa processes and ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Liaise with Government Relations departments for smooth operations.

Skills

People Operations

HR Administration

Local labor laws

Visa processes

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

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. Youll 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

• 35 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

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract