Baraka Investment
HR Specialist
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 9k–14k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Human Resources
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
HR Roles & Responsibilities 1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - Plan workforce requirements with department heads. - Recruit qualified employees and interns. - Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates. - Manage job offers, hiring, and onboarding. - Build and maintain a talent pipeline. 2. HR Operations - Manage employment contracts and employee records. - Monitor attendance, leave, and working hours. - Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation with Finance. - Manage performance evaluations, promotions, and career development. - Handle contract renewals, terminations, and final settlements. - Develop HR policies, procedures, and periodic reports. 3. Government Relations - Manage government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI). - Process work permits, residency renewals, and visas. - Coordinate sponsorship transfers and profession changes. - Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization requirements. - Manage employee-related government documentation and registrations. - Address labor-related regulatory issues and violations. 4. Employee Engagement & Retention - Strengthen employee loyalty and organizational commitment. - Enhance the employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle. - Organize internal engagement initiatives and activities. - Measure employee satisfaction and analyze turnover. - Develop employee recognition, motivation, and reward programs. - Promote internal communication and company culture. - Address employee concerns and improve the working environment. Benefits - Professional and collaborative work environment. - Exposure to diverse business sectors and opportunities to gain valuable experience. - Competitive salary package. - Medical insurance coverage.
Requirements
- 1. Education & Experience
- - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- - Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
- - Experience in recruitment, HR operations, government relations, and employee engagement.
- - Experience working in a multi-company or group environment is preferred.
- - Professional HR certifications (SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent) are an advantage.
- 2. Technical Skills
- - Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR regulations.
- - Proficiency in government platforms: Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI.
- - Experience in payroll coordination, employment contracts, and employee records.
- - Familiarity with HRMS, recruitment systems, and performance management.
- - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- - Ability to prepare HR reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
- 3. Professional Competencies
- - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- - Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- - Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- - High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
- - Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- - Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- - Proactive approach to employee engagement and retention.
- 4. Language & Other Requirements
- - Arabic: Fluent.
- - English: Good to excellent, both written and spoken.
- - Ability to work across multiple departments and companies.
- - Strong understanding of Saudi workplace culture and business practices.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Plan workforce requirements with department heads; Recruit qualified employees and interns; Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates; Manage job offers, hiring, and onboarding; Build and maintain a talent pipeline. HR Operations: Manage employment contracts and employee records; Monitor attendance, leave, and working hours; Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation with Finance; Manage performance evaluations, promotions, and career development; Handle contract renewals, terminations, and final settlements; Develop HR policies, procedures, and periodic reports. Government Relations: Manage government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI); Process work permits, residency renewals, and visas; Coordinate sponsorship transfers and profession changes; Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization requirements; Manage employee-related government documentation and registrations; Address labor-related regulatory issues and violations. Employee Engagement & Retention: Strengthen employee loyalty and organizational commitment; Enhance the employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle; Organize internal engagement initiatives and activities; Measure employee satisfaction and analyze turnover; Develop employee recognition, motivation, and reward programs; Promote internal communication and company culture; Address employee concerns and improve the working environment.
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment
- HR operations
- Payroll coordination
- Employment contracts
- HRMS
- Recruitment systems
- Performance management
- Government platforms: Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI
- Microsoft Office Excel
- HR reporting and KPIs
- Saudi Labor Law
- Labor regulatory compliance
- Employee engagement
- Onboarding
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