HR & Admin Manager - Remote (IBA graduate)

HR & Admin Manager – Remote

Preferred: IBA 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 IBA, 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 IBA

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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