People and Operations Leader

Head of People & Operations Dubai UAE

Career Progression: Potential transition to Chief of Staff within 12 to 18 months

Role Overview

A growing fintech group is seeking a Head of People & Operations to take senior executive responsibility for building leading and scaling the organizations people and operational functions across its global operations. This is a strategic builder role designed for a commercially minded operator capable of transforming HR and operations into high-performing business functions that support organisational growth execution operational excellence leadership capability and culture across the Group.

Based in Dubai the role oversees core people and operational functions across the Group and affiliated entities including talent acquisition HR operations performance management organisational design workforce planning operational processes KPI management and internal governance.

The successful candidate must have prior experience operating in a fast-paced high-growth regulated fintech environment. Key deliverables:

• People & Operations Leadership
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
• HR & Operations
• Performance Compensation & ESOPs
• Culture & Employee Experience
• Leadership Development & Succession Planning
• Employee Relations & Risk Management
• Organisation Design & Workforce Planning

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 8 years of experience across HR People Operations Operations.
• Strong UAE experience with strong understanding of labour law WPS free-zone regulations and the Dubai talent market
• Experience within fintech financial services or regulated industries is essential.
• Proven track record of building scaling or transforming operational or people functions in high-growth environments
• Experience operating across multiple entities and jurisdictions

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR Business Psychology Law Finance or a related discipline
• SHRM-SCP CIPD Level 7 CFA or equivalent professional certifications are advantageous

Package: AED Performance Bonus ESOP Benefits.

How to Apply

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Donna Stephenson Founder and Principal Emerald Zebra