Payroll and People Operations Specialist

Role Overview

Payroll Administration

• Coordinate and support monthly payroll processing, including administration through external payroll providers such as Mawarid.
• Collect, review and validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave data and final settlements.
• Process employee leave transactions and maintain accurate leave balance calculations and records.
• Coordinate monthly personnel expense reimbursements and ensure timely payroll-related payments.
• Review payroll reports and ensure accuracy prior to approval and submission.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation, statutory requirements and GOSI regulations.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records, including employee updates within the GOSI portal.
• Coordinate employee medical insurance enrolments, amendments and terminations with relevant providers.
• Support annual salary review and bonus administration processes.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Follow up on payroll-related invoices and partner with Finance and payroll vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

People Operations

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment contracts, employee data changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding.
• Coordinate employee transfers and onboarding activities with external partners, including Mawarid where applicable.
• Support visa administration including exit/re-entry visa arrangements, Iqama renewals and other employee mobility requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support compliance with Saudi labor law and internal policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across HR processes.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational matters.

Qualifications

• Saudi Nationality is an essential requirement for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Payroll Administration, People Operations, or a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, payroll regulations, GOSI requirements and employee administration processes.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and payroll systems.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; SAP SuccessFactors experience is advantageous.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Arabic.

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