Human Resources Business Partner

Noon Academy; Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic HR professional to lead People Engagement & Hiring initiatives across the MENA region. In this pivotal role, you will manage essential HR functions and collaborate with business leaders to implement strategic HR initiatives. Your expertise in performance management, recruitment, and employee relations will be crucial in shaping a positive workplace culture. With a focus on organizational effectiveness, you will contribute to the development of HR programs that enhance employee satisfaction and drive business growth. If you are passionate about transforming the HR landscape in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in human resources, preferably in an internet startup.
• Familiarity with local labor laws and HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions including hiring, onboarding, and payroll.
• Collaborate with business leaders on HR initiatives.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Performance Management

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Master’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Google Suite

HR systems (Keka & Culture Amp)

Job description

About Noon:

We're building a school kids actually love—and that produces top-tier talent.Noon's mission is to radically change the way people learn, with a primary focus on the Middle East, where the company has its roots and where the need and urgency to improve education are highest.

We have taught over 12 million students successfully with our remote learning products. Our next big challenge is to build a network of schools, supported by top teachers and driven by technology and innovation, to positively impact even more lives.

About the role

Overview: In this role, you will lead People Engagement & Hiring initiatives across the MENA region. Your primary focus will be on KSA, Egypt, and Pakistan, where we have over 100 employees across various job functions. You will also oversee smaller teams in Iraq and Yemen, which are crucial to our operations. In addition, you may be partially responsible for engagement with our Technology function based in the UK & India.

This role requires expertise across operational & tactical levels of the HR spectrum

Here’s what we mean by these levels

• At the Operational Level, you manage essential HR functions, including
• Hiring, selection process & onboarding, Payroll.
• Legal compliance.
• Maintaining employee information in our HR systems (Keka & Culture Amp).
• Address ad hoc employee matters as they arise.
• All People & Culture matters that are deemed ‘hygiene’.

At the tactical level, you collaborate with the business leaders and managers to implement any People & Culture initiatives, including but not limited to,

• Performance Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Compensation Benchmarking
• Headcount Planning
• Rewards and Recognition

You will be working as part of the people team that includes other People Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners in KSA, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Going over the Expectations again

• Develop and implement HR policies and practices that support the strategic growth of the business.
• Coach and partner with managers on HR processes listed above.
• Offer HR expertise in feedback, employee relations, development, coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of HR programs, including recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, and Learning & Development.
• Design strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Hygiene Level Expectation:

• Ensure the accuracy of People Data in HR systems.
• Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure legal compliance regarding contracts, social insurance, and employee benefits.
• Manage employee grievances and disciplinary proceedings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Having 5+ years of experience in human resources, most of which should be within an internet startup
• Fundamental knowledge (and some ability to translate that to outcomes) of key HR functions, including Performance management, OKR implementation, HR systems, Career Ladder and Recruitment.
• Familiarity with local labor laws, particularly in the startup ecosystem;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• High ownership and proven ability to independently carry out initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workloads under tight deadlines.
• Comfort with data interpretation and reporting insights; exposure to talent analytics and people metrics is a plus.

Interview process, what you can expect:

• Stage 1 - Recruiter screening
• Stage 2 - Hiring manager interview
• Stage 3 - Case study
• Stage 4 - Final Interview with Business Head/ CEO.

apply through the job link

We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!