Payroll and People Operations Specialist

Role overview

Payroll administration

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing through external providers such as Mawarit and validate payroll inputs, including hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave, and final settlements.
• Process leave transactions, maintain leave balances, coordinate expense reimbursements and payroll-related payments, and review payroll reports before approval.
• Answer payroll queries, resolve issues, monitor deadlines, and ensure payroll activities are accurate and timely.
• Maintain payroll records and employee updates in the GOSI portal; ensure compliance with local payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and GOSI regulations.
• Coordinate medical insurance enrolments, amendments, and terminations; support annual salary reviews and bonus administration.
• Follow up on payroll invoices and resolve discrepancies with Finance and payroll vendors while improving processes.

People operations

• Manage onboarding, employment contracts, employee data changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Coordinate transfers and onboarding with external partners, including Mawarit where applicable.
• Support exit/re-entry visa arrangements, Iqama renewals, and other employee mobility requirements.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, support compliance with Saudi labor law and internal policies, and contribute to process improvement.
• Serve as an operational HR contact for employees and managers.

Qualifications

• Saudi nationality is stated as an essential requirement in the posting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of 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 with external payroll providers, payroll systems, and HRIS platforms; SAP SuccessFactors experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and discretion with confidential information.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic.

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