Director of People Ops

About Calo: Revolutionizing Healthy Eating

Calo is a fast-growing meal subscription startup with a big mission: making healthy eating accessible and convenient for everyone. We’ve delivered millions of meals across multiple countries and now, we’re leveraging the power of AI to transform how the world eats. Join us on this journey to make healthy meals better, faster, and more affordable.

The People & Culture Team: Building a 10/5 Star Employee Experience

We’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to creating an exceptional employee experience. We’re not your typical HR department! We’re strategic partners embedded within the business, driving positive change and adding tangible value. We believe in challenging traditional norms, prioritizing people, and building a winning culture. We focus on:

• Talent Acquisition: Finding and attracting the best talent across all locations.
• People Partners: Supporting employee performance and growth within dedicated departments.
• People Operations & HR: Providing central support and acting as a customer service hub for our team.
• Employee Experience: Enhancing the employee journey and creating a positive working environment.
• Content Creation & Employer Branding: Building an authentic employer brand.
• IT & Automation: Optimizing tools and processes to improve efficiency.

Our goal is simple: to create a 10/5 star experience for our employees. We believe in adding strategic business value by being involved across different parts of the business and helping with hands-on support.

People Operations Lead – GCC

Why This Role Matters

As Calo prepares for an IPO, we need to strengthen our systems and build a solid foundation for continued growth. We want to continue delivering a world-class employee experience. We’re seeking a passionate and innovative People Operations Lead to elevate our People Operations function and empower our team to drive positive change within the company.

Scope of Responsibilities

• People Ops Leadership: Enhance People Ops processes, upskill the team, and foster an empathy-first approach.
• Center of Excellence: Build a center of excellence to support business units, manage benefits, and ensure compliance.
• Local Country Strategy & Governance: Collaborate with local teams to develop and implement tailored people strategies.

Are You the Right Fit?

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in HR systems, auditing, and compliance.
• Experience leading regional teams in the GCC and knowledge of local labor laws.
• Proven success in partnering with departments like Legal and Finance.
• Experience owning an HRM from end-to-end.
• A passion for creating a positive and supportive work environment.
• A desire to challenge conventional HR norms and advocate for people.
• An interest in leveraging AI to transform People Ops.