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.