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About the Role
Our client is seeking a dedicated HR Officer to manage day-to-day HR activities across the employee lifecycle in Riyadh. You will handle employee relations, recruitment, Saudi Labor Law compliance, and government portal transactions.
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Responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact for employee inquiries, grievances, and disciplinary matters
- Manage end to end recruitment (job postings, screening, interviewing, offers) and coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding
- Ensure all HR practices align with Saudi Labor Law, including contract issuance, probation periods, annual leave, end of service benefits, and GOSI submissions
- Maintain accurate employee files (physical and digital) and prepare employment contracts, warning letters, promotions, and official correspondence
- Collect and verify attendance, overtime, leaves, and deductions; coordinate with payroll for timely salary processing
- Support annual performance review cycle, track KPIs, and assist managers with development plans
- Help develop, communicate, and enforce HR policies aligned with company values and local regulations (including Qiwa compliance)
- Manage transactions on GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Ministry of Human Resources (work permits, visa renewals, dependent updates, contract registration)
Requirements
- 2 5 years in an HR role (HR Officer, HR Generalist, or similar) within Saudi Arabia
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Ministry portals
- Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and government online platforms
- Strong communication, problem solving, confidentiality, organization, and cultural awareness
- CIPD, SHRM, or CHRP certification (preferred)
- Experience with ERP/HRMS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, or local solutions) (preferred)
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Overview
- Our client is seeking a dedicated HR Officer to manage day to day human resources activities across the employee lifecycle.
- You will serve as the primary point of contact for employees, support recruitment and onboarding, ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, and contribute to a positive, high performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, grievances, and disciplinary matters. Mediate workplace issues and promote a respectful environment.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end to end recruitment (job postings, screening, interviewing, offers). Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding.
- Saudi Labor Law Compliance: Ensure all HR practices align with Saudi Labor Law, including contract issuance, probation periods, annual leave, end of service benefits (EOSB), and GOSI submissions.
- HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee files (physical and digital). Prepare employment contracts, warning letters, promotions, and other official correspondence.
- Payroll Support: Collect and verify attendance, overtime, leaves, and deductions; coordinate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate salary processing.
- Performance Management: Support the annual performance review cycle, track KPIs, and assist managers with development plans.
- Policy Implementation: Help develop, communicate, and enforce HR policies aligned with company values and local regulations (including Qiwa, Qiwa Platform compliance).
- Government Portals: Manage transactions on GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Ministry of Human Resources (e.g., work permits, visa renewals, dependent updates, contract registration).
Qualifications
- Experience: 2 5 years in an HR role (HR Officer, HR Generalist, or similar) within Saudi Arabia.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or a related field.
- Saudi Labor Law Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Ministry portals.
- Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and government online platforms.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem solving, confidentiality, organization, and cultural awareness.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- CIPD, SHRM, or CHRP certification
- Experience with ERP/HRMS systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, or local solutions)
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