This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
What we offer:
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