Staffing Manager

Noon Academy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education company in Riyadh is seeking a Staffing Ops Manager to optimize staffing strategies and ensure the right educators are in place for the schools. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in HR or operations and possess strong planning and coordination skills. Proficiency in Arabic is required, while English is preferred, contributing to a mission-driven environment focused on transforming education.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in HR, staffing, or operations.
• Exposure to hiring and learning & development.
• Background in education or service delivery in KSA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full staffing lifecycle.
• Forecast staff demand and ensure supply readiness.
• Build systems to track staffing metrics and performance.
• Align with cross-functional teams for smooth school launches.
• Surface risks and improve staffing processes.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Systems thinking

Data-driven

Execution-focused

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Job description

About Noon

About Noon: Shaping the Next Gen School.

We’re on a mission to radically change the way students learn. We believe in solving hard problems, and we play to win—we measure progress by revenues, students, and learning gains. Our approach? Build high-performing teams, giving them the freedom to dream big and execute boldly.

Today, we’re building the next generation of schools in Saudi Arabia. We believe every student deserves world‑class teachers. And to make it happen, we’re reimagining everything about education: from cutting‑edge tech to peer learning and physical spaces that spark curiosity.

Hear about our vision directly from our CEO.

Learn more about us:

• 10+ Years of Impact: Started with a simple idea—access to the best teachers shouldn’t be a luxury, and learning should energize, not drain you.
• Market Leaders: 14 million students (and counting) use Noon across Middle East, Egypt, and Pakistan to ace high‑stakes exams like Qudurat & Tahsili.
• Now: We’re laser‑focused on reinventing schools in Saudi Arabia. We’re accelerating rapidly, well‑funded, and profitable.
• Office: Full‑time, Riyadh‑based. We’ve got a sweet office near the Boulevard, and we’d love to have you in it.

About the role

As a Staffing Ops Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that Noon has the right educators—teachers, facilitators, and school leads—in the right schools, at the right time. This role leads the design and execution of our school staff supply strategy, overseeing the full pipeline from recruitment through onboarding and development. You’ll work cross‑functionally to match supply with demand, resolve bottlenecks, and contribute to strategic planning as Noon scales. A high‑impact, Riyadh‑based role at the intersection of operations, talent, and educational innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full staffing lifecycle across hiring, onboarding, and development.
• Forecast staff demand and ensure supply readiness by school, role, and timeline.
• Build systems to track staffing metrics, performance, and deployment progress.
• Align with Ops, Learning, Admissions, and Product to ensure smooth school launches.
• Surface risks, unblock bottlenecks, and continuously improve staffing processes.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in HR, staffing, or operations, with exposure to both hiring and L&D.
• Strong planning, coordination, and systems thinking skills.
• Data‑driven, organized, and execution‑focused.
• Arabic fluency required; English is preferred.
• Background in education or service delivery in KSA is a plus.

Why work at Noon?

• Solving the Biggest Problem in Education: We’re addressing the most important and challenging issue in the sector—scaling star teachers and making learning fun.
• Innovation at a Global Scale: Noon leads in edtech innovation; we are not a copycat. We pioneer new ways to deliver world‑class education.
• Solid Financial Footing: We have turned profitable and we’re well‑funded.
• International Exposure: Join a dynamic, internationally diverse team that encourages personal development.
• Mission & Values Driven: We aim to provide equitable access to world‑class education.