People Operations Specialist

Job Description This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a People Operations Specialist in United Arab Emirates. We are seeking a proactive and high-impact People Operations Specialist to strengthen operational excellence and frontline support within the People function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and process improvement, while providing practical guidance and support to a global, remote team. You will act as a key operator within the People team, managing day-to-day HR processes, maintaining systems, and driving scalable workflows that increase efficiency. The role offers the chance to influence People strategy, optimize operations, and contribute to a fast-moving, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic, remote-first setting. Accountabilities - Serve as the first point of contact for People-related questions and issues across the company. - Co-own People Operations initiatives from diagnosis to resolution, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and follow-through. - Maintain HRIS data integrity, workflows, and lifecycle events, ensuring systems like HiBob remain accurate. - Manage employee onboarding, performance cycles, and performance management tools such as Leapsome. - Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and create self-service resources to simplify processes for team members. - Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and bottlenecks in People processes and implement scalable solutions. - Support leadership with People analytics, ad-hoc projects, and HR business partner initiatives. Requirements Candidates should bring strong operational HR experience, technical proficiency, and excellent judgment in supporting a remote, multicultural workforce. - 5+ years of HR / People experience, including 3+ years in a startup or tech environment. - Experience supporting a global, remote-first team of 100+ employees. - Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (HiBob or similar) and performance management tools (Leapsome or equivalent). - Strong operational judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Notion, Slack, Google Workspace). - Ability to translate business priorities into practical People solutions. - High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, low-process environment with high autonomy. - Nice-to-have: exposure to crypto/Web3 environments, familiarity with on-chain basics, and technical curiosity for automation and AI tools. Benefits - Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities. - Fully remote, flexible work arrangements. - Opportunity to contribute to People operations at scale in a high-growth organization. - Access to a global, multicultural team and collaborative remote work culture. - Professional development through hands-on ownership and cross-functional project exposure. - Ability to influence processes and People strategy directly, with measurable impact on the organization. Why Apply Through Jobgether We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best Why Apply Through Jobgether Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.