Middle East P&B and HR Ops Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

P&B & HR Operations Leader overseeing HR Operations and Payroll & Benefits administration processes in Middle East Region. Leading a team and ensuring high operational standards and compliance.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeRemote • KuwaitSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Operations and Payroll & Benefits administration, with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage outsourced providers and navigate local labor regulations in the Middle East.

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HR Operations ManagementPayroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationTeam LeadershipMiddle East Labor Regulations

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationWorkforce AdministrationKPI MonitoringLean Management

Soft Skills

Engaged LeadershipStrategic Decision-MakingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

3rd Party Payroll SystemsTime Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

HR OperationsService-Oriented EnvironmentMiddle East RegionLocal Labor Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the end-to-end quality of HR Operations and Payroll & Benefits administration processes.
Managing a team of HR Operations and P&B specialists.
Providing compliant process delivery and monitoring KPIs.
Leading People Operations processes and services including onboarding, offboarding, and job change programs.
Ensure high standards of accuracy and quality in Payroll & Benefits processes.
Managing 3rd Party Payroll and Time providers.
Building and developing a high-performing team through engaged leadership.
Creating a strategic partnership with key outsourced suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5 years of professional work experience with demonstrated achievement and leadership in HR Operations/Service-oriented environment managing multiple sites/locations within Middle East Region.
Knowledge of Middle East country operations and local labor regulations.
English knowledge both verbal and written.
Operational experience in payroll, benefits or workforce admin/ lifecycle delivery.
Experience working with outsourced providers.
Arabic language fluency (Desired).
Experience in Lean management (Desired).
Solid understanding of applicable regional legislative programs/processes (Desired).
Demonstrated experience in making strategic decisions, and effectively interfacing with high-level business and operations leaders (Desired).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No