Why Tamara?
We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.
Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it.
Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.
If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you
Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!
About the program
At Tamara, we believe greatness and exceptional talent can come from any level. That’s why we created our Flagship Builders Program, a gateway for brilliant minds ready to kick-start their careers.
Whether you're a recent graduate, early in your career with up to two years of experience, or looking for an internship or co-op opportunity, this program lets you dive into real, meaningful work across Product, Engineering, Design, and more.
Our January and June 2026 cohorts are your chance to learn, grow, and build alongside some of the most ambitious people in the region.
About the role
The people operations associate will be responsible for performing people-related duties in the areas of onboarding, offboarding, policy implementation, and employment-law compliance.
This role reports directly to the People Operations Manager and will be based in our Riyadh HQ.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Handle government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, GOSI, etc.) and ensure compliance.
- Ensure compliant processes in organizational changes, following country policies and documentation.
- Manage visa processes and coordinate with VFS agencies.
- Report on visa quota and compliance with MOL regulations.
- Provide a first-class relocation experience for employees moving to KSA.
- Take full accountability of Iqama operations for employees and dependents (renewals, transfer of sponsorship, additions, exit re-entry visas, etc.).
- Ensure Saudization compliance and reporting.
- Maintain accurate employee records and prepare HR reports.
- Manage HRIS updates for all organizational changes in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare headcount reporting and maintain workforce data - Manage the ticketing system, ensuring SLA and quality targets are met.
- Support KSA employees with employee service requests (HR letters, bank certificates, etc.).
- Process HRIS change requests (e.g., bank account changes, dependent additions).
Your expertise
Experience
- Up to 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Skilled in data analysis and comfortable making impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of government platforms and labor regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Sound business judgment with clear and effective communication.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
Attributes
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to grow within the BNPL sector.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a high-growth, fast-paced industry.
- A collaborative team player with initiative and a positive attitude.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Top Skills
What We Do
Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to empower people in their daily lives and revolutionize how they shop, pay, and bank. Tamara serves millions of users in KSA, UAE and Kuwait, and partners with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA, eXtra and Farfetch as well as tens of thousands of SMEs. Tamara is Saudi’s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. Tamara is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam.
