Human Resources Specialist (Saudi)

Position Overview The Human Resources Specialist will support the Human Resources department in managing core HR functions, with a strong emphasis on HR Operations. The role will cover day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and HR system management, while supporting the Talent Acquisition and Onboaridng. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Support the recruitment cycle from requisition approval to onboarding. • Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop recruitment strategies. • Draft and post job advertisements on career platforms, job boards, and LinkedIn. • Source candidates, screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and prepare shortlists for hiring managers. HR Operations & Employee Relations • Maintain accurate employee records and update data in HRIS systems. • Support onboarding, probation period follow-ups, and offboarding processes. • Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, and procedures. • Assist in performance management processes, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling. • Ensure compliance with labor laws, social insurance (GOSI), and government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.). • Maintain compliance of all regulatory requirement including MHRSD, Nitaqat, Saudization, WPS compliance. • Support payroll inputs by sharing updated employee changes (new hires, terminations, transfers). • Prepare regular HR reports and analytics for management review. Projects & HR Development • Contribute to HR initiatives such as employee engagement, policy updates, and training coordination. • Support employer branding efforts through recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and career days. • Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and recruitment practices. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. • Minimum 2 years of experience in HR with a strong background in HR Operations. • Knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing strategies. • Familiarity with HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or similar ATS/HRIS). • Solid understanding of Saudi labor law and HR compliance requirements. • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Fluency in English is an advantage; Arabic is an mandatory. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in HR with a strong background in HR Operations. Knowledge of recruitment best practices and sourcing strategies. Familiarity with HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or similar ATS/HRIS). Solid understanding of Saudi labor law and HR compliance requirements. Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Fluency in English is an advantage; Arabic is an mandatory.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Support the recruitment cycle from requisition approval to onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop recruitment strategies. Draft and post job advertisements on career platforms, job boards, and LinkedIn. Source candidates, screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and prepare shortlists for hiring managers. HR Operations & Employee Relations: Maintain accurate employee records and update data in HRIS systems. Support onboarding, probation period follow-ups, and offboarding processes. Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, and procedures. Assist in performance management processes, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling. Ensure compliance with labor laws, social insurance (GOSI), and government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.). Maintain compliance of all regulatory requirement including MHRSD, Nitaqat, Saudization, WPS compliance. Support payroll inputs by sharing updated employee changes (new hires, terminations, transfers). Prepare regular HR reports and analytics for management review. Projects & HR Development: Contribute to HR initiatives such as employee engagement, policy updates, and training coordination. Support employer branding efforts through recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and career days. Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and recruitment practices.