HR Officer - Saudi Arabia
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About the Role
Servier seeks an HR Officer for KSA operations to manage recruitment, HR operations, employee relations, and compliance with Saudi labor laws. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of KSA HR experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and knowledge of government portals like Qiwa and GOSI.
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Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment for KSA based positions, including advertising, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates
- Support hiring managers to deliver efficient and high quality recruitment outcomes
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with Saudization/localization requirements
- Build candidate pipelines and talent pools through partnerships, job portals, and referrals
- Act as primary point of contact for HR third party agencies (PRO services) and ensure compliance with Saudi labor law
- Manage end to end onboarding process including document collection, hardware/software readiness, and administration of visas, work permits, and Iqama procedures
- Handle employee registration, contract creation, and profile maintenance on government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem)
- Execute exit formalities such as contract terminations on government systems and conducting exit interviews
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records throughout the employment lifecycle
- Act as first point of contact for employee queries in Saudi Arabia
- Drive local employee engagement and well being initiatives such as events and celebrations
- Provide accurate reports related to finance department (expenses, bills, GOSI etc.) and maintain HR related financial records
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory
- 1 2 years of experience in KSA HR operations (including recruitment and government portals)
- Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law and local compliance (GOSI, MHRSD, HRDF)
- Proficiency in Excel and HRMS tools
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Role
- Human Resources Officer KSA
- Location: Riyadh, KSA
Purpose
- The HR Officer will play a key role in delivering efficient and effective HR operations across KSA, ensuring compliance with company policies, local labor laws, and Servier’s values while contributing to a positive and engaging work environment.
Recruitment
- Manage recruitment for KSA based positions, including advertising, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for internal and external vacancies.
- Support with hiring managers to deliver efficient and high quality recruitment outcomes.
- Deliver recruitment practices in line with internal recruitment guideline and policies.
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with Saudization/localization requirements.
- Build candidate pipelines and talent pools through partnerships, job portals, and referrals.
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Liaison & Compliance: Act as the primary point of contact for HR third party agencies (PRO services) and ensure all records comply with Saudi labor law.
- Onboarding & Government Relations: Manage the end to end onboarding process, including document collection, hardware/software readiness, and the administration of visas, work permits, and Iqama procedures.
- Portal Management: Handle employee registration, contract creation, and profile maintenance on local government portals, including Qiwa, GOSI, and Muqeem.
- Offboarding: Execute exit formalities such as contract terminations on government systems (Qiwa/GOSI), SEHA license cancellations where applicable, and conducting exit interviews where applicable.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Act as the first point of contact for employee queries in Saudi Arabia.
- Drive local employee engagement and well being initiatives such as local events, celebrations and activities.
Financial Reporting
- Provide accurate reports related to the finance department (expenses, bills, GOSI etc.)
- Maintain and track HR related financial records and prepare HR/Finance reports (e.g., payroll reports, GOSI, HRDF, MHRSD).
- Ensure alignment between HR data and Finance requirements for audits and compliance.
Compliance & Policy
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, HRDF, and Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD) requirements.
- Support internal/external audits and maintain alignment with company HR policies.
- Track Saudization progress and support localization strategies.
- Partner with the HRBP – Middle East on regional HR initiatives, policy rollouts, and talent programs.
- Share local HR insights and labor market updates to support regional decision making.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
- 1 2 years of experience in KSA HR operations (including recruitment and government portals).
- Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law and local compliance (GOSI, MHRSD, HRDF).
- Proficiency in Excel and HRMS tools.
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability: Eager to take on new responsibilities and support the team where needed.
- Curiosity: A proactive interest in learning the aspects and essentials of HR in a multinational environment.
- Discretion: Exceptional ability to handle confidential data and information.
- Communication: A positive, service oriented attitude when dealing with employees and stakeholders.
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