Human Resources Specialist
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About the Role
The candidate will manage HR operations, government relations, and compliance, requiring strong problem-solving, communication skills, and knowledge of Saudi labor laws.
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Responsibilities
- Support HR team in delivering day to day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle administration
- Support payroll processing, GOSI, benefits administration, and HR operational activities
- Manage employee training and development administration, including COOP, TAMHEER programs
- Support employee licensing, certifications, and professional membership renewals (RICS, TAQEEM, REGA)
- Ensure accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting across HR systems and government platforms
- Provide advisory services on government relations processes to ensure compliance
- Manage external visa processing provider for timely issuing of visas and labor contracts
- Execute and coordinate government relations processes in KSA, ensuring compliance with labor laws
- Liaise with government entities and regulatory bodies for timely completion of processes
- Oversee and process government related requirements including Qiwa, GOSI, Iqama issuance and renewals
- Support dispute resolution, urgent PRO matters, and escalations with government authorities
- Ensure compliance with Saudization requirements and support reporting and tracking obligations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5 to 7 years of experience in HR operations and government relations within Saudi Arabia
- Solid knowledge of Saudi labour law, Saudization requirements, GOSI, and HR compliance frameworks
- Hands on experience with Saudi government platforms: QIWA, IQAMA systems
- Strong problem solving skills and proactive approach
- Fluency in English and Arabic, written and verbal
- CIPD or relevant certification is a plus
- Saudi national (preferred)
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Job Description
- The successful candidate will have strong experience in general HR services, operations and government portals, with a proactive approach to problem solving and service delivery.
HR Operations & Support
- Support the HR team in delivering day to day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle administration
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding experience for new joiners and compliance with all employment requirements
- Support payroll processing, GOSI, benefits administration, and HR operational activities in coordination with relevant teams
- Manage employee training and development administration, including coordination of local KSA programs such as COOP, TAMHEER, and related initiatives
- Support employee licensing, certifications, and professional membership renewals (e.g., RICS, TAQEEM, REGA)
- Ensure accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting across all HR systems and government platforms
- Provide support for HR projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with translation and preparation of HR and government related documents in English and Arabic
- Perform other HR and operational duties as required to support business needs
Government Relations & Compliance
- Provide advisory services to the business in relation to government relations processes to ensure compliance
- Provide problem resolution in relation to government relations processes and challenges
- Manage the external visa processing provider to ensure timely and accurate issuing of visas, labor contracts, and employee government documentation
- Execute and coordinate government relations processes in KSA, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and regulatory requirements
- Liaise with government entities, regulatory bodies, and external service providers to support the timely completion of government related processes
- Support government audits, inspections, labor cases and regulatory interactions as required
- Oversee and process all government related requirements including, but not limited to Qiwa, GOSI, Iqama issuance and renewals, and other relevant Saudi platforms
- Support the business and legal department in obtaining and renewing licenses, registrations, and approvals from government authorities
- Stay informed of changes in Saudi labour laws and government regulations, support implementation of required updates
- Maintain accurate records of all government documentation, submissions, and correspondence
- Support dispute resolution, urgent PRO matters, and escalations with government authorities in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with Saudization requirements and support reporting and tracking obligations
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CIPD or relevant certification is a plus)
- Saudi national (preferred)
- 5 to 7 years of experience in HR operations, and government relations within Saudi Arabia
- Solid knowledge of Saudi labour law, Saudization requirements, GOSI, and HR compliance frameworks
- Proven hands on experience with Saudi government platforms including QIWA, IQAMA systems, and other regulatory portals
- Practical experience processing employee and company transactions through Saudi government platforms and coordinating with relevant authorities when required
- Strong problem solving skills with a proactive, hands on approach to operational delivery
- Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills with attention to detail
- High integrity, professionalism, and strong understanding of local cultural and regulatory environment
- Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level
- Fluency in English and Arabic, written and verbal, also other languages is advantageous
- Flexible attitude towards travelling
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