Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar

Role Overview

Legal Affairs

• Represent the school before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Coordinate with external law firms and provide guidance on labor, employment, regulatory and operational matters.
• Draft and review legal notices, warnings, terminations and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.

Government Relations

• Manage transactions through Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, MOE, MISA and other government platforms.
• Execute government services, renewals, registrations and approvals.
• Represent the school before the Ministry of Education and relevant authorities.

Contracts and Employee Affairs

• Draft, issue, renew, amend and terminate employment contracts and update them on official platforms.
• Manage employee contractual matters, documentation, requests, onboarding and offboarding.

Recruitment and Compliance

• Support recruitment and new-hire formalities with school leadership.
• Manage Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits, Iqama renewals and exit-reentry visas.
• Manage final settlements, clearances and End-of-Service Benefits.

Performance and Administration

• Support performance reviews, monitor attendance and prepare disciplinary documentation.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and salary runs and maintain accurate payroll data.
• Manage medical and company insurance updates and confidential employee, contract, legal and HR records.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, employment regulations, government compliance and HR-related legal procedures.
• Proven experience with named Saudi government platforms and legal, HR, government relations and employment contract management.
• Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills; good English communication is preferred.
• Education or private school sector experience is advantageous.

Required Competencies

• Strong legal and regulatory judgment, confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and handle sensitive legal, HR and government matters.
• Strong execution and ownership from advice through completion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical insurance, annual leave and flight ticket for expatriate employees.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.