Sr. Specialist - People Operations

Job Description

As a Sr. Specialist People Operations at Talabat, you’ll be at the heart of driving people strategies that enable business success. Acting as the vital link between our business teams and Centers of Excellence (CoEs), you'll bring a full-circle HR experience to the table—from partnering and performance to rewards and compliance. You'll lead employee experience initiatives, manage high-impact projects, and help drive transformation across the organization. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building a strong, people-first culture, this role is for you.

Whats On Your Plate

• 360° HR Delivery : Provide end-to-end HR support across talent management, total rewards, performance, and local labor law compliance.
• Be the Bridge : Act as the main connection point between business leaders and our Centers of Excellence (CoEs), translating business needs into actionable people strategies.
• Enhance the Employee Experience : Champion initiatives that foster engagement, recognition, and wellbeing across teams and functions.
• Project Management : Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional people projects—ranging from office expansions and restructuring to policy standardization and HRIS rollouts.
• Enable Change : Support organizational transformation by driving change management programs and coaching leaders through business pivots and restructuring.
• Compliance & Governance : Ensure adherence to Bahrain labor law and regulatory frameworks, including contracts, visa processes, terminations, and dispute resolution.
• HR Reporting & Analytics : Leverage data to track people metrics, monitor attrition trends, support MPP (manpower planning), and deliver insights to leadership.
• Employee Relations : Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for sensitive employee matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach to conflict resolution.
• Drive Localization & Diversity Initiatives : Support nationalization efforts (, Tamkeen programs) and lead diversity and inclusion projects aligned with business priorities.
• Policy & Process Improvements : Continuously review and enhance HR policies and SOPs to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

4–6 years of experience in HR operations, business partnering, or a related function.

Strong grasp of HR fundamentals including compensation, employment law, employee engagement, and performance.

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and change initiatives end-to-end.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on, can-do attitude.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments with constant evolution.