Arada| HR Operations Manager, Riyadh

Role purpose

Government relations and Saudization

• Own HR government platforms for Saudi entities, including Qiwa for work permits, contracts, and transfers; Muqeem and Absher Business for iqamas and exit processes; and GOSI for registrations, wage updates, and injury reporting.
• Act as the entities’ contact with MHRSD and related authorities, with support from the Group PRO team.
• Track Nitaqat bands and profession-specific localization, 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 accurate monthly payroll inputs and maintain accurate, consistent employee records in the Group PX system and employee files.
• Monitor labour-law changes and begin renewals early for iqamas, work permits, passports, and medical insurance.
• Adapt Group policies to Saudi-compliant practice and maintain entity work regulations and disciplinary schedules.
• Advise local leaders on employee relations, performance, discipline, and grievances, partnering with HR business partners to support Group policy compliance.

Providers, office, and reporting

• Hold medical insurance, recruitment, and government-services providers accountable to agreed service levels.
• Support office setup and management, including facilities, workspace, equipment, new-joiner access, and visit visas for Group colleagues.
• Report monthly on headcount, Saudization, permits, and compliance risks; flag processes that are slow or prone to rework.
• Handle employee data in line with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law.

What the candidate will bring

• Saudi nationality is stated as a role eligibility condition in the source posting.
• At least 6 years of HR experience in Saudi Arabia, including hands-on ownership of government relations and lifecycle transactions.
• Practical current experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, and Nitaqat, including resolving exceptions and violations.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and 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 approach, comfort building from scratch, sound escalation judgment, discretion with confidential data, and understanding of local data-residency rules.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Office setup experience, multi-entity experience, or a background in real estate, construction, hospitality, or fitness.
• Darwinbox or SAP SuccessFactors experience; CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent certification.

Location and hours

• Role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Working hours are 40 hours per week.

About Arada

Application process

• Assessments and interviews should be completed independently, without generative AI assistance.