People Engagement Partner

HALA; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HALA is seeking a passionate People Engagement Partner to enhance the employee experience through strategic engagement initiatives. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with teams to promote morale and drive cultural values, with significant opportunities for event planning and data analysis to foster a positive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse culture

Competitive compensation packages

Personal development opportunities and training

Autonomy and mentorship

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in HR, employee engagement, culture, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle and morale levers.
• Experience using engagement data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building across HALA.
• Plan and deliver events that enhance employee experience.
• Use data to identify trends and improve engagement strategies.

Skills

Communication

Event Planning

Team Building

Job description

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and people-firstPeople Engagement Partnerto help us shape and sustain an extraordinary employee experience at Hala.

This hybrid role blends the strategic lens of an HR Business Partner with the creative, cultural focus of an engagement champion. You’ll work closely with employees and managers to drive morale, strengthen team connection, and bring our values to life — in the office and beyond.

What You’ll Do

Act as atrusted people partnerto team leads, providing guidance on engagement, well-being, and team dynamics.

Lead the design and execution ofemployee engagement initiatives— from surveys and listening strategies to recognition programs and team rituals.

Own theemployee experience calendar: plan and deliver inclusive, high-impact events, activations, and celebrations across Hala locations.

Be the heart of the office! Driveculture-building effortsthrough creative use of space, perks, comms, and day-to-day moments.

Partner with HR, Workplace, and Comms teams to ensure a seamless experience across onboarding, internal events, and culture comms.

Use data (survey results, pulse feedback, sentiment) toidentify trendsand co-create engagement strategies that respond to team needs.

Support People Team projects like wellness, DEIB, internal mobility, and manager enablement — with an engagement lens.

What You’ll Bring

3–5 years of experience in HR, employee engagement, culture, or a similar role.

Strong understanding ofemployee lifecycle, motivation, and morale levers.

Natural connector and organizer — someone wholoves building communityand creating positive energy in teams.

Comfortable managing logistics and big-picture planning forevents and activations.

Skilled communicator with a warm, credible presence and ability to influence.

Experience using engagement data (surveys, feedback tools) to inform decisions.

Passion for culture, people, and making work better every day.

What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust.We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now

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