Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar

Job Description

Requirements

• 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 Qiwa, MHRSD/Labor Office, Jawazat, GOSI, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Investment platforms.
• - Previous experience in legal affairs, HR operations, government relations, and employment contract management.
• - Strong experience in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, legal notices, warning letters, termination documents, and formal employee communications.
• - Ability to represent the company professionally before courts, government authorities, and official bodies.
• - Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills.
• - Good English communication skills preferred.
• - Experience in the education or private school sector is an advantage.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• - Strong legal and regulatory judgment.
• - High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• - Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management.
• - Strong follow-up skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• - Practical problem-solving and business judgment.
• - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• - Firm and professional employee relations management.
• - Ability to handle sensitive legal, HR, and government matters professionally.
• - Strong execution and ownership mindset, with the ability to take matters from advice through completion.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Legal Affairs & Court Representation
• - Represent the company/school before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
• - Coordinate with external law firms and follow up on legal matters.
• - Provide legal guidance on labor, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.
• - Draft and review legal notices, warnings, terminations, and settlements.
• - Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.
• 2. Government Relations & Official Platforms
• - 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.
• - Ensure timely completion of government and compliance requirements.
• 3. Employment Contracts & Employee Affairs
• - Draft, issue, renew, amend, and terminate employment contracts.
• - Update contracts on government systems and official platforms.
• - Manage employee contractual matters and documentation.
• - Handle employee requests and employment status matters.
• - Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures.
• 4. Recruitment, Saudization & Sponsorship
• - Support recruitment and talent acquisition with school leadership.
• - Handle recruitment documentation and new-hire formalities.
• - Manage Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits, Iqama renewals, and exit/re-entry visas.
• - Follow up on sponsorship matters and regulatory compliance.
• - Manage final settlements, clearances, and End-of-Service Benefits.
• 5. Performance, Attendance & Disciplinary Processes
• - Support performance reviews and related documentation.
• - Monitor attendance, absence, lateness, and HR compliance.
• - Prepare warnings, disciplinary notices, and formal employee communications.
• - Ensure disciplinary processes comply with Saudi labor law and company policies.
• 6. Payroll, Medical Insurance & Administrative Follow-Up
• - Prepare and coordinate payroll inputs and salary runs.
• - Ensure accurate and updated payroll data.
• - Manage medical insurance additions, deletions, renewals, and updates.
• - Manage vehicle and other company insurance policies.
• - Maintain confidential employee, contract, insurance, legal, and HR records.

Skills Required