Arada| HR Operations Manager, Riyadh

Role purpose

Government relations and Saudization

• Own Saudi HR government platforms, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI, with support from the Group PRO team; act as contact with MHRSD and related authorities.
• Track Nitaqat bands and profession-specific localisation, model hiring and exit impacts, and advise leaders on compliant workforce plans.

Employee lifecycle and compliance

• Manage screening, offers, contracts, onboarding, probation, transfers, contract changes, resignations, terminations, end-of-service calculations, and exit clearance.
• Provide monthly payroll inputs and maintain accurate, consistent employee records.
• Monitor labour law changes; start renewals early for iqamas, work permits, passports, and medical insurance; adapt Group policies and maintain local work regulations and disciplinary schedules.

Partnering and operations

• Advise local leaders on employee relations, performance, discipline, and grievances, and partner with HR business partners on Group policy compliance.
• Manage medical insurance, recruitment, and government-service providers against agreed service levels.
• Support office facilities, workspace, equipment, new-joiner access, and visit visas for Group colleagues.
• Report monthly on headcount, Saudization, permits, and compliance risks; identify inefficient processes and handle employee data in line with Saudi personal data law.

Required qualifications

• At least 6 years of Saudi HR experience, including hands-on government relations and lifecycle transactions.
• Practical experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, and Nitaqat, including exception and violation resolution.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and its implementing regulations.
• Direct line-manager advisory experience as an HR generalist or business partner; new or fast-growing entity experience is ideal.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English; self-directed, discreet, and able to use sound judgement on escalation and confidential data.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.

Advantageous experience

• Office set-up, multi-entity, or real estate, construction, hospitality, or fitness experience is advantageous.
• Darwinbox or SAP SuccessFactors experience is advantageous; CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent is advantageous.

Location and schedule

• The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is listed as onsite.
• Working hours are 40 hours per week.

Application process

• The employer requests that assessments and interviews be completed independently, without generative AI assistance.