Director of Talent & People

About the Role

Our partner organization based in Saudi Arabia is searching for a Director of Talent & People to lead and expand their talent management and people operations functions within a dynamic, fast-growing tech environment. This role allows you to architect systems and strategies that empower teams and foster a thriving organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the comprehensive Talent and People strategy, ensuring organizational structures and processes align with growth objectives.
• Drive talent acquisition planning and execution, optimizing quality, speed, and reliability of hiring company-wide.
• Oversee and mentor the recruiting team, establishing scalable hiring procedures for diverse departments and geographical locations.
• Engage directly in recruiting efforts at executive and leadership levels, enhancing interview methodologies and candidate experience.
• Implement efficient people operations infrastructures, encompassing onboarding, offboarding, documentation, policies, and employee support systems.
• Cultivate a robust employee journey by clarifying roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, and expectations across the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and operational refinements.
• Establish performance management, feedback mechanisms, career development paths, and retention initiatives to boost employee engagement and growth.
• Monitor organizational health through data-driven people metrics and proactively identify talent-related risks.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to executives, delivering actionable solutions and founding systems for sustainable long-term scaling.

Candidate Requirements

• Between 5 to 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, human resources, people operations, or leadership roles in related fields.
• Proven track record supporting organizations with over 100 employees, preferably within rapidly expanding startups, agencies, or tech companies.
• Leadership experience managing recruiting teams and overseeing end-to-end hiring processes.
• Deep understanding of people operations in remote-first or globally distributed work environments.
• Competence in building recruiting frameworks, onboarding programs, performance evaluation systems, and employee development initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with founders, senior executives, or leadership on strategic workforce decisions.
• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities capable of navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Proactive, ownership-driven attitude focused on execution, problem-solving, and continuous advancement.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced settings where system creation and process development are essential.

Benefits and Compensation

• Attractive total annual remuneration ranging from $40,000 to $90,000 USD, including base pay, performance incentives, and equity participation.
• Fully remote role offering flexibility in work location for optimal performance.
• Opportunity to design and influence the foundational people infrastructure of a high-growth company.
• Significant empowerment, autonomy, and exposure while working closely with executive leaders.
• Meaningful role focused on fostering team development, enhancing employee experience, and driving business success.
• A culture promoting flexibility, trust, responsibility, and results across a distributed workforce.

Additional Information

This position is filled through a partner organization responsible for application processing and subsequent steps. The recruitment process utilizes AI-driven tools to ensure objective and efficient candidate evaluation; final hiring decisions rest with the employing company. Personal data submitted will be managed in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, with rights available for access, correction, deletion, or objection to data processing.