Head of People Innovation and Expertise at Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek)

Company Overview:

Disrupt.com is a global platform that builds, scales and invests in high-growth technology ventures. As one of the most successful venture builders in the MENA region with a portfolio of 10+ companies and notable exits (Cloudways $350Mn acquisition by Digital Ocean) - Disrupt.com partners with founders at a very early stage, helping them achieve product-market fit and power through the first point of the scale.

Our unstoppable team of 600+ employees is the best and the brightest, driving innovation across 7 Global SaaS Brands in 6 hottest industries, including Cybersecurity, Direct-to-consumer, Managed Cloud, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Media, Web.3.0, and Venture Building as a Service.

Our team is made up of dreamers, doers, and all-around rockstars who are committed to making a difference. As a result, we’re among the best companies to work for, with a plethora of benefits and an amazing culture.

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Head of People Innovation & Expertise to join our central People team.

This role is pivotal in architecting and scaling next-generation, AI-powered frameworks for talent development, performance enablement, succession planning, and total rewards across our ecosystem. As a forward-looking strategic leader, you will design agile, intelligence-driven, market-aligned systems that continuously learn, adapt, and scale—fueling high-performing, founder-ready teams while embedding our culture and values into every decision and experience.

Expectations from the role:

You will be accountable for shaping and scaling all core People domains—Performance & Growth, Succession & Talent, Capability Building, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience & Culture—through AI-enabled,>Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience:10–12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with proven expertise in performance management, compensation and benefits, and talent development. Prior experience in startups, technology firms, or innovation-led environments is highly desirable.

Key Skills Required to Thrive in the Role:

Soft Skills:

• Systems thinking and ability to create scalable
• sustainable HR solutions
• Strong stakeholder management
• Proactive problem-solving orientation
• High adaptability and curiosity in startup and high-growth environments

Technical Skills:

• Talent and performance management framework design
• Compensation design and benchmarking
• Learning and leadership development strategy and execution
• Experience with tools such as Mercer
• Korn Ferry
• Familiarity with modern performance systems