HR & Admin Manager – Remote
Preferred: LUMS Graduate
Company: Ibtdara
Location: Remote initially, with the possibility of relocating to our Saudi Arabia office in the future
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
Ibtdara is hiring its first dedicated HR & Admin Manager to help build and manage our people operations from the ground up.
This is a key role for someone who is structured, proactive, mature, and capable of setting up HR systems, policies, recruitment processes, employee management practices, and administrative workflows for a growing company.
The position is remote initially, but the selected candidate should be open to the possibility of moving to our Saudi Arabia office in the future, depending on business needs and mutual agreement.
We are especially interested in candidates with a strong academic background, preferably from LUMS, and prior experience in HR, admin, people operations, or organizational management.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage Ibtdara’s HR function from the ground up
Create and maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and internal procedures
Manage recruitment, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
Maintain employee records, contracts, attendance, leaves, and HR documentation
Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits, and employee-related administrative matters
Support performance management, appraisals, feedback systems, and employee development
Handle employee relations, internal communication, and conflict resolution professionally
Assist management in building a healthy, accountable, and high-performance work culture
Support administrative operations and internal process improvements
Ensure HR practices remain organized, compliant, and aligned with company goals
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Management, Psychology, or a related field
Preferably a graduate from LUMS
4–8 years of experience in HR, administration, people operations, or a related role
Strong understanding of recruitment, onboarding, HR policies, documentation, and employee management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Mature, discreet, trustworthy, and capable of handling sensitive employee matters
Comfortable working in a growing company where systems and processes need to be built from scratch
Willingness to consider relocation to Saudi Arabia in the future, if required
Preferred Qualities
Experience working with startups, SMEs, or growing companies
Ability to balance professionalism with a practical, hands-on approach
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Comfortable working directly with company leadership
Interest in helping shape company culture and long-term people strategy
What We Offer
Opportunity to become the first HR leader of a growing company
Direct involvement with company leadership
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to build HR systems from scratch
Potential future opportunity to move to Saudi Arabia
Growth path as the company expands
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV along with a brief introduction explaining why they would be a good fit for this role.
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