Senior HR Specialist/Manager (Talent Acquisition & HR Operations)

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and hands-on Senior HR Specialist to join our growing team. In this hybrid role, your primary focus will be end-to-end Talent Acquisition—sourcing and hiring top-tier fintech and technology talent—while also driving daily HR operations and employee experience initiatives. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in organizational performance reviews and contribute to broader HR program development.If you have a solid foundation in Saudi labor regulations, hands-on tech recruitment experience, and a drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment while learning about fintech HR infrastructure, we would love to connect with you.Key Responsibilities1. Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus )End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical, commercial, and operational positions across the company.Proactive Sourcing: Build strong pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, local job portals, direct headhunting, and referral networks.Saudization Compliance: Align recruitment strategies with Nitaqat regulations to ensure Saudization targets and local hiring quotas are consistently met.Candidate Experience: Ensure a seamless, professional, and positive candidate journey from initial outreach to offer acceptance.Employer Branding: Partner with marketing and HR leadership to showcase our company culture at local tech hiring events and online platforms.2. HR Business Partner and Operation Support Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead smooth onboarding experiences for new joiners and manage exit protocols professionally.Employee Relations & Support: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding internal HR policies, leaves, benefits, and general employment matters.HR Systems & Compliance: Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and ensure strict compliance with Saudi Labor Law.Government Relations Coordination: Coordinate with our PRO/Government Relations team regarding GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and visa processing requirements.Candidate Qualifications & RequirementsExperience: Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a heavy emphasis on Talent Acquisition.Industry Background: Direct experience within a FinTech, Tech startup, or fast-growing digital payment environment is required.Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, Nitaqat/Saudization programs, and government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem).Skills:Demonstrated track record of sourcing specialized technology, product, or finance roles.Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and operate independently in a high-growth setting.Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.