Taj Dhabi

Human Resources Officer

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 9k–14k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Human Resources
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Summary The HR Officer is responsible for supporting and coordinating daily human resources operations at the company Head Office, ensuring effective personnel administration, employee services, and compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies. The role provides centralized HR support to corporate departments and construction projects, including employee documentation, onboarding and offboarding, payroll coordination, government platform follow-up, and workforce reporting. The HR Officer works closely with HR Management, Payroll, Recruitment, Government Relations, and Project teams to maintain accurate records and efficient HR services. Key Responsibilities · Manage daily personnel administration and HR operations from the Head Office, providing support to corporate employees and construction project teams. · Prepare, review, and maintain employment contracts, employee files, HR letters, certificates, and personnel records. · Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, probation follow-up, internal transfers, contract renewals, and offboarding formalities. · Ensure HR procedures and employment documentation comply with Saudi Labor Law, company policies, and applicable regulations. · Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, absences, and employee status changes in coordination with Payroll and project administrators. · Support monthly payroll processing by validating personnel updates, attendance inputs, allowances, deductions, and related records. · Coordinate with Government Relations on Iqama and work permit renewals, sponsorship transfers, and employee documentation requirements. · Follow up on employee transactions through relevant Saudi government platforms, including Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, and Muqeem, as applicable. · Handle employee inquiries and support employee relations, grievance documentation, and disciplinary processes in coordination with HR Management. · Maintain HR databases and HRMS records, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and timely updates. · Coordinate with Recruitment and project teams on joining dates, employment documentation, and manpower mobilization or demobilization requirements. · Monitor contract expiry dates, probation periods, document validity, and other critical HR deadlines. · Prepare headcount reports, manpower movement summaries, employee status reports, and other HR analytics for management review. · Support implementation of HR policies, internal audits, process improvements, and standardized procedures across the organization. · Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by the HR Manager. Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. · 3–7 years of total professional experience in Human Resources, with relevant experience in the construction or contracting industry. · Previous experience in Head Office HR operations supporting multiple construction projects is strongly preferred. · Working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, personnel administration, employee relations, and HR compliance requirements. · Practical familiarity with Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and other relevant government systems. · Experience with payroll coordination, employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding, and manpower reporting. · Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, CIPD Level 3/5, aPHRi, or PHRi are preferred. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with HRMS or ERP systems. · Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage. Skills & Competencies · Strong knowledge of HR operations, personnel administration, and Saudi employment regulations. · Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in employee records and reporting. · Effective communication, interpersonal, and employee service skills. · Ability to coordinate with Head Office departments and multiple construction project teams. · Strong time management, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities. · High standards of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and accountability. · Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple HR requests and deadlines. · Proactive approach to compliance, process improvement, and teamwork. Work Environment · Based at the company Head Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. · Regular coordination with HR Management, Recruitment, Payroll, Government Relations, corporate departments, and project HR/administration teams. · Office-based role supporting HR requirements across construction projects; occasional project-site visits may be required when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 3–7 years of total professional experience in Human Resources, with relevant experience in the construction or contracting industry. Previous experience in Head Office HR operations supporting multiple construction projects is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, personnel administration, employee relations, and HR compliance requirements. Practical familiarity with Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and other relevant government systems. Experience with payroll coordination, employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding, and manpower reporting. Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, CIPD Level 3/5, aPHRi, or PHRi are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with HRMS or ERP systems. Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage daily personnel administration and HR operations from the Head Office, providing support to corporate employees and construction project teams. Prepare, review, and maintain employment contracts, employee files, HR letters, certificates, and personnel records. Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, probation follow-up, internal transfers, contract renewals, and offboarding formalities. Ensure HR procedures and employment documentation comply with Saudi Labor Law, company policies, and applicable regulations. Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, absences, and employee status changes in coordination with Payroll and project administrators. Support monthly payroll processing by validating personnel updates, attendance inputs, allowances, deductions, and related records. Coordinate with Government Relations on Iqama and work permit renewals, sponsorship transfers, and employee documentation requirements. Follow up on employee transactions through relevant Saudi government platforms, including Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, and Muqeem, as applicable. Handle employee inquiries and support employee relations, grievance documentation, and disciplinary processes in coordination with HR Management. Maintain HR databases and HRMS records, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and timely updates. Coordinate with Recruitment and project teams on joining dates, employment documentation, and manpower mobilization or demobilization requirements. Monitor contract expiry dates, probation periods, document validity, and other critical HR deadlines. Prepare headcount reports, manpower movement summaries, employee status reports, and other HR analytics for management review. Support implementation of HR policies, internal audits, process improvements, and standardized procedures across the organization. Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by the HR Manager.

Skills

  • Saudi Labor Law
  • employee relations
  • payroll coordination
  • onboarding
  • offboarding
  • HRIS/HRMS
  • GOSI
  • Qiwa
  • Muqeem
  • Mudad
  • contract management
  • manpower reporting
  • excellent Excel skills
  • documentation and records management
  • government platform coordination

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