The HR Specialist - Operations Support will be supporting the CHRO by ensuring the HR function performs and delivers on its commitments. The role focuses on tracking priorities, monitoring progress, flagging delivery risks, and supporting the CHRO in holding the HR leadership accountable. This includes enabling effective execution of HR transformation initiatives through structured coordination, workforce data tracking, and implementation support alongside HR leaders.

The role also ensures the smooth operation of the HR governance structure and operating rhythm, coordinating forums, planning cycles, and decision cadence that enable alignment, engagement, and effective execution across the function.

Executive administrative support to the CHRO is included as a secondary responsibility. The position is designed as a development pathway into a full HR Business Partner role.

1. Track HR Performance, Commitments & Accountability (40%) - Visibility of HR commitments and priorities, Progress and risk transparency, Accountability follow‑through and Support to CHRO oversight.

2. HR Operating Rhythm & Governance Enablement (30%) - Quality of meeting preparation, Agenda alignment to HR vision & transformation, Effectiveness of meetings, and Follow‑up discipline.

3. Executive Administrative Support to the CHRO (20%) - Day‑to‑day executive support, Time and priority management, Trust and reliability.

4. Development Toward HR Business Partner Role (10%) - Learning and capability development, Exposure and application,  and Readiness progression. 
 

Formal Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience
2–4 years of experience in HR operations, HR coordination or a comparable role. Experience supporting HR leadership, HR initiatives, or cross‑functional projects. Exposure to HR systems and digital HR tools (e.g. HCM, reporting, workflow tools) preferred. Project coordination or PMO‑type experience is an advantage.

Skills & Knowledge
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Structured, detail‑oriented, and comfortable tracking actions, commitments, and progress. Clear and confident communication skills, including interaction with senior stakeholders. Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills for executive materials, tracking, and reporting. English proficiency required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.