Head of People

Head of People

Fintech

Dubai, UAE (willing to relocate - golden visa sponsor)

$100,000 to $110,000 + extras + equity

Do you want to build the next-generation p2p payment app and join a company at the forefront of culture, art, and technology, who are on a mission to drive financial freedom in the Middle East

orbit is pleased to be working with an incredible fintech start-up based in UAE. Our client is embarking on an exciting growth journey and is seeking exceptional talent to joint them on their mission of bringing financial freedom to every person in the Middle East. If you are a Head of People, wanting to build a world-class people team, and are passionate about scaling a world-class team and culture they have assembled, this could be an awesome role for you.

As an integral member of a fast-paced team, you will play a key role in all areas of people. Their values are a direct result of the phenomenal team they work with, as they scale the team they're looking to institutionalize these values through people operations, culture, and human resources. You'll be instrumental in sharing valuable people-related areas: talent management, coaching, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.

If you are excited about using your people skills that will help our client empower the residents of the Middle East through a customer-centric digital wallet, we encourage you to apply for this role. As part of their team, you will have the opportunity to work in a company that truly makes a difference in people's lives.

What will you be doing

• Champion a culture in which people feel engaged and inspired to provide top business results.
• Build operational infrastructure to scale their human resource operations including compensation calculation, seniority tiering methodology, interview structures, etc.
• Work with departments to build a talent acquisition strategy, partnering closely with the Founders.
• Come up with new concepts and translate them into user flows and working prototypes ready to be tested with real customers.
• Work with the CEO to establish frameworks across headcount, attrition, and hiring goals.
• Work with the CEO to align across larger business objectives including product roadmap, CAC, and fundraising.
• Create a thoughtful, clear metrics-driven approach that tracks, monitors, and evaluates the impact and effectiveness of all programs.
• Think creatively and bring an innovation framework to talent acquisition
• Ask questions, try new things, and constantly learn and improve.
• Maintain a sky-high bar for all the produced work.

What key skills will you bring to the team

• Experience leading and empowering medium-scale talent organizations (30-100) with an emphasis on building high-performing teams and inclusive cultures
• A passion for people development and a track record of coaching and motivating high-performing teams
• A perspective on and deep belief in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all facets of the hiring and recruitment process
• Experience building recruiting infrastructure, including processes and tools
• A data-driven approach to decision-making that leads to increased operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.

You should apply if...

• You have high integrity and a team-first mentality.
• You take initiative and have a bias towards action.
• You're tenacious with a strong work ethic.
• You have a growth mindset.
• You are looking to take on ownership and join a fast-paced environment.
• You are based in, or willing to relocate to Dubai.

Company

Our client position themselves as a trailblazer who is always a step ahead. Their brand is at the forefront of the latest trends in culture, art, and technology. And they're eager to share their inspiration and influence with the world. In a crowd of people, they are the ones singing their own tune, unafraid of doing something different. They're driven and constantly challenging themselves to do better.

They are a company that is breaking conventions in the way we think about cash transactions. Their goal is to make the exchange of money more convenient and enjoyable by going beyond the basics. They have developed a seamless, user-friendly app that enriches the daily lives of their users, strengthens their connections within their communities, and gives them greater control over their finances.

Their platform has a social aspect that will drive organic growth, much like other successful players in the industry. They are passionate about our mission to revolutionize the way people exchange money, and they are seeking talented individuals to join us on this journey.

Benefits

• Excellent base salary with equity options (income tax is 0% in Dubai, meaning you keep every penny)
• Golden Visa
• Flexible work
• Unlimited Vacation
• The best healthcare insurance
• Education stipend

They believe the best companies bring together diversity in perspectives and ideas. Here, you will feel heard, respected, and equal. Diversity is in their DNA.

If you are interested in this role then please apply now, if you would like further information then please email [Confidential Information]