Job Description
DEPARTMENT- Operations
LOCATION- Dubai, UAE
REPORTS TO- Operations Manager
General Overview
Hala is a first-of-its-kind partnership between RTA and Careem mandated to revolutionize Dubais taxis industry between the
government and the private sector. A Joint venture between RTA (51%) and Careem (49%). Over an exhaustive ramp up of
Dubai Taxis being part of the Hala ecosystem, equating to 90% of Dubais total taxi fleet with plans to grow.
The position is a contractual role under a third-party payroll, with contract renewal subject to performance evaluation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Manage the daily operations of the Driver Support Centre, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Develop, implement, and refine processes for driver onboarding, issue resolution, and overall support.
- Monitor performance metrics and ensure service levels are consistently met.
Driver Engagement & Support
- Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders.
- Ensure timely resolution of driver queries related to payments, platform policies, and operational challenges.
- Gather feedback from drivers to improve services and address common pain points.
Team Management
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of support staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of driver interactions and generate reports on operational performance.
Issue Resolution
- Identify and escalate critical issues to the relevant departments for immediate resolution.
- Document and follow up on unresolved cases until closure.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with other departments, including operations, customer service, and tech support, to address driver needs.
- Communicate updates, policy changes, and announcements effectively to drivers.
Required Skills & Competencies
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, or a related field (Operations Management, Supply Chain).
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in customer service, operations management, or a related field, with at least 1 year
in a team lead role.
- Experience in the taxi / ride-hailing /Deliveries industry is highly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle conflict and professionally resolve issues.
- Sound knowledge of analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Multilingual abilities (Arabic, Hindi, Urdu) are an advantage.
Behavioral Traits
- Customer-focused with a strong commitment to driver satisfaction.
- Proactive and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
- Empathetic and able to build trust with drivers from diverse backgrounds.
- Results-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- A dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A culture that encourages creativity, innovation, cross functional collaboration and open communication.