Employee Relations Associate - Builders Program

About This Role

Why Tamara? We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.

Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it.

Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.

If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you

Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!

About The Program At Tamara, we believe exceptional talent deserves an exceptional launchpad.

Our Flagship Builders Program is designed for ambitious graduates ready to step into real responsibility from day one. This isn’t a rotational “observer” program, it’s a career accelerator built for those who want to build, own, and raise the bar early.

Designed for recent graduates and early-career talent with up to two years of experience, the program places you directly into high-impact roles across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond. You’ll contribute immediately and grow at an accelerated pace.

From Product to Engineering, Design to Commercial, you’ll tackle meaningful challenges that shape how millions experience fintech across the region. You’ll be trusted with ownership, surrounded by high-caliber peers, and mentored by leaders who expect excellence.

Our January and June cohorts are your opportunity to move fast, think big, and start building what’s next - not someday, but now.

About The Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Employee Relations Associate to join our People team. In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters and play a key part in ensuring the vertical compliance with Saudi labor law and the regulations. Working closely with People Business Partners and People Operations, you will help investigate employee grievances, support disciplinary processes, and contribute to creating a positive, fair, and legally compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee inquiries and workplace concerns, escalating complex cases to People Business Partners as needed.
• Assist in conducting fair and thorough investigations into employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and policy violations in accordance with the Saudi Labor Law.
• Support the administration of disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and termination processes while ensuring full compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor and help enforce company policies and procedures to align with the Saudi Labor Law, MHRSD regulations, GOSI requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations case files, documentation, and tracking logs.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners on day-to-day generalist activities including onboarding support, employee engagement initiatives, and HR reporting.
• Help track and analyze ER metrics (e.g., grievance resolution times, case volumes) and prepare periodic reports for management review.
• Support the development and rollout of employee awareness campaigns on workplace policies, code of conduct, and labor rights.
• Stay current with updates to Saudi labor regulations, Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and relevant employment legislation to advise the team proactively.

Your expertise Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in an HR generalist, HRBP support, or employee relations role, preferably within the Saudi market.
• Internship or cooperative training experience in an HR department is a plus for fresh graduates.

Skills

• Strong foundational knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI regulations, Wage Protection System (WPS), and Nitaqat/Saudization program.
• Familiarity with MHRSD platforms and procedures (e.g., Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI online services).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.