HR Specialist KSA

The HR Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end HR operations, covering the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, government relations, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance. This role ensures that all HR processes are efficient, compliant with Saudi labor laws, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and workforce plans

• Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment (posting, screening, interviews, offers)

• Ensure timely and effective hiring aligned with business goals

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage onboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience

• Handle offboarding processes including exit interviews, clearance, and documentation

• Ensure proper documentation and system updates for all employee movements

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns

• Support conflict resolution and employee relations cases

• Promote a positive work environment and employee engagement initiatives

Government Relations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor law and company policies

• Manage GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, visas (if applicable), and all government platforms

• Maintain compliance records and support audits when required

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and ensure accuracy of employee records

• Prepare, review, and maintain contracts, letters, and all HR documentation

• Maintain HR systems, trackers, and personnel files with high confidentiality

• Oversee attendance, leave management, and employee data updates

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Support payroll preparation by validating employee data and changes

• Coordinate with finance and payroll vendors to ensure timely salary processing

• Administer employee benefits (medical insurance, allowances, etc.)

• Support compensation benchmarking and salary reviews

HR Policies & Organizational Development

• Support implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures

• Assist in performance management cycles and employee evaluations

• Identify training needs and support learning & development initiatives

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors (insurance, payroll, recruitment agencies)

• Monitor service quality and resolve operational issues

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments