Director of People Operations - Remote

Overview

The Director of People Operations at Calo will lead the People Ops function, focusing on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency while driving strategic HR initiatives across the organization.

In Short

• Lead the People Ops function with a focus on employee experience.
• Build a center of excellence for HR operations and compliance.
• Champion an empathy-first approach in team culture.
• Collaborate with local teams to set strategies and agendas.
• Enhance systems for auditing, compliance, and governance.
• Drive AI adoption strategies within HR processes.
• Manage a team of 15 employees across multiple countries.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with legal and finance departments.
• Focus on continuous improvement in People Ops practices.
• Ensure a positive culture while leading compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong experience in HR management and systems.
• Knowledge of labor laws in the GCC region.
• Experience leading regional teams and understanding market dynamics.
• Ability to build/enhance SOPs effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive leadership style.
• Experience in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
• Curiosity about AI's potential in HR.
• Ability to navigate and challenge traditional HR policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with performance management systems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a growing People Ops team.
• Engage in an innovative and fast-paced startup environment.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on healthy eating.
• Work in a dynamic international setting.
• Contribute to the company's growth and IPO journey.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across multiple countries.
• Drive meaningful change in employee experience.