Head of People

About Noon:

We're building a school kids actually love—and that produces top-tier talent. Noon's mission is to radically change the way people learn, with a primary focus on the Middle East, where the company has its roots and where the need and urgency to improve education are highest.

We have taught over 14 million students successfully with our remote learning products. Our next big challenge is to build a network of schools, supported by top teachers and driven by technology and innovation, to positively impact even more lives.

Hear about our vision directly from our CEO here.

Learn more about us:

• 10+ Years of Impact: Started with a simple idea—access to the best teachers shouldn’t be a luxury, and learning should energize, not drain you.
• Market Leaders: 14 million students (and counting) use Noon across Middle East, Egypt, and Pakistan to ace high-stakes exams like Qudurat & Tahsili.

💼About the role

Overview: This role requires expertise across all levels of the HR spectrum: operational, tactical, and strategic.  This role shall be based out of Cairo and  requires working from our Cairo office.

Here’s what we mean by various levels

At the Operational Level, you manage essential HR functions, including

• Hiring, selection process & onboarding,
• Legal compliance,
• Payroll
• Maintaining employee information in our HR systems (Keka & Culture Amp).
• Address ad hoc employee matters as they arise.
• All People & Culture matters that are deemed ‘hygiene’

At the tactical level, you collaborate with the business leaders and managers to implement any People & Culture initiatives, including but not limited to

• Performance Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Compensation Benchmarking
• Headcount Planning
• Rewards and Recognition

At the strategic level, you partner with the senior leadership to develop and execute strategies aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining talent in the region. Now you will not only be responsible for executing the performance review process with the business leaders, but also be able to rethink the whole approach to ensure it is still suited well enough with the changing Noon Academy. You act as a sounding board for some leaders, you mentor some first-time managers, you are seen as the conscience keeper of the organization.

You will be supported by the people team that includes People Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners in KSA, Egypt, and Pakistan, to carry out the above expectations. Needless to add that you would also be responsible for growing & mentoring this team :)

Going over the Expectations again

• Develop and implement HR policies and practices that support the strategic growth of the business.
• Lead core HR processes across the region (KSA, Egypt, Yemen, Iraq), such as Hiring, Performance Management, Employee recognition, Compensation benchmarking, Promotions etc.
• Coach and partner with managers on HR processes listed above
• Offer HR expertise in feedback, employee relations, development, coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of HR programs, including recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, and Learning & Development.
• Design strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Hygiene Level Expectations:
• Ensure the accuracy of People Data in HR systems.
• Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure legal compliance regarding contracts, social insurance, and employee benefits.
• Manage employee grievances and disciplinary proceedings.

What Qualifications could an ideal candidate have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Having 10 years of experience in human resources, most of which should be within an internet startup
• Strong knowledge (and ability to translate that to outcomes) for key HR functions, including Performance management, OKR implementation, HR systems, Career Ladder and Recruitment.
• Familiarity with local labor laws, particularly in the startup ecosystem; experience in the Saudi labor market is a significant advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to analyze organizational, team, and individual needs to create effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• High ownership and proven ability to independently carry out initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workloads under tight deadlines.
• Comfort with data interpretation and reporting insights; exposure to talent analytics and people metrics is a plus.

Why work at Noon?

• We have good runway: recently closed Series B and have substantial recurring revenue.
• We are mission and values-driven. We take our values seriously.
• We have a strong leadership team that you can learn a lot from.

The interview process, what you can expect:

• Stage 1 - Recruiter screening
• Stage 2 - Hiring manager interview
• Stage 3 - Case study
• Stage 4 - Final Interview with Business Head/ CEO.

Apply through the job link

We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!