HR Operations & Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

About Cognition

Cognition is a global AI company building foundational products that are redefining how software is created and maintained. Our flagship products, Devin and Windsurf, are used by engineering teams and technology leaders worldwide. As we scale internationally, Riyadh plays a strategic role as a hub supporting talent operations across MENA and APAC.

This role is a key part of Cognition’s international People Operations function, supporting hiring and employee lifecycle activities across multiple regions, time zones, and cultures.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised, internationally minded HR and Recruiting Coordinator to support recruiting and people operations across MENA and APAC markets. Based in Riyadh, this role will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and People teams globally to deliver a consistent, high quality candidate and employee experience. We are initially hiring on contract with the chance to go permanent after 6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Saudi national looking to build an international HR or talent career within a high growth technology company, with exposure far beyond a single market.

Key Responsibilities

International Recruiting Coordination

• Coordinate and schedule interviews across MENA, APAC, Europe, and the US, managing multiple time zones with accuracy and urgency

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates across international markets

• Ensure a consistent and high quality candidate experience from initial contact through offer stage

• Track candidate progress in the ATS, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates

• Support recruiters with interview logistics, feedback collection, and offer coordination for international hires

International HR and People Operations

• Support onboarding for new hires across MENA and APAC, working closely with local partners and international People Ops teams

• Assist with offboarding processes and employee lifecycle updates across regions

• Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems for international populations

• Support compliance tracking in partnership with local advisors and internal stakeholders

• Help operationalise global people policies while respecting local market requirements

Operational Excellence and Scale

• Partner with the International People team to standardise and improve global recruiting and HR workflows

• Support reporting on international hiring activity, time to hire, and operational metrics

• Identify process gaps across regions and contribute to scalable, repeatable solutions

• Assist with cross regional people initiatives as Cognition expands globally

Requirements

• Saudi national (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline

• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or international people support

• Experience supporting multiple regions or working across time zones is highly desirable

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Comfortable working with ATS and HRIS platforms (Lever, Greenhouse, Workday, or similar preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

• Professional, discreet, and confident working with confidential information

• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast paced, global environment

Why Join Cognition

• International exposure across MENA and APAC markets

• Direct partnership with global People and Talent leadership

• Opportunity to build a long term international HR career from Riyadh

• Involvement in scaling a world class AI company globally

• Strong scope for role expansion as international operations grow

Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.