HC Senior Associate

PwC Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Well-being programs

Continuous learning

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a HC Associate to join the Human Capital function. You will work with a team of problem solvers across HR operations, payroll coordination, government relations and employee lifecycle services.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, compliance, and a service-focused approach to internal clients. You will collaborate with HC, payroll, finance, IT and mobility teams to ensure smooth service delivery, continuous process improvement, and adherence to regional labour laws and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English; Arabic a plus.
• Experience in HR operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong payroll coordination and data validation skills.
• Familiarity with government relations, visa/work permits and iqama processes.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and employee data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HC operational activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and changes with payroll and finance teams.
• Support government relations, visa and iqama processes and documentation.
• Maintain employee files and ensure compliance with labour laws and firm policies.
• Prepare regular HR reports and dashboards using HR systems.
• Provide first-level advisory support to employees and managers on HR policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Stakeholder management

HR operations

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, Management or related field

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Business Enablement Solutions (BES) brings together the specialist functions that enable PwC Middle East to operate, grow and deliver on its strategic ambitions.
Our teams span People and Talent, Finance, Technology and AI, Risk and Quality, Business Development, Communications and Brand, Leadership Support, Operations, Transformation and Workplace Services. Together, we enable our people to do their best work, strengthen how our business operates and support our client-facing teams to deliver for our clients.
As a human-led, tech-powered organisation, we’re using data, technology and AI to simplify how we work, drive innovation and support the continued growth and transformation of PwC Middle East. A career in BES gives you the opportunity to be part of that change.
Enabling growth. Delivering excellence.

Business Unit Overview

Human Capital at PwC Middle East is transforming how we deliver people services through Centers of Excellence, drives innovative workforce practices, and leverages seamless, tech-enabled solutions. We unify and standardize HC service delivery while remaining responsive to each Line of Service, fostering a culture rooted in agility, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our focus is on creating a future‑ready workforce by aligning talent strategies with business goals, enhancing employee experience, and building stronger HC capabilities – ensuring trust, equity, and operational excellence across the organization.

How You’ll Contribute

As a HC Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• HC Operations & Employee Lifecycle: Manage day-to-day HC operational activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee record updates, transfers, letters, documentation, offboarding and related compliance checkpoints.
• Payroll Coordination: Coordinate payroll inputs and changes, validate employee data, liaise with payroll and finance teams, support reconciliations, and help resolve payroll-related queries with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Government Relations & Work Authorization: Coordinate with government relations and mobility teams on employment documentation, visa / work permit processes, iqama-related requirements, renewals, status tracking and employee queries, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate records.
• Compliance & Documentation: Support adherence to local labour law, firm policies and internal governance by maintaining complete employee files, tracking required documents, and escalating risks or exceptions appropriately.
• Data, Reporting & HR Systems: Maintain accurate data in HR systems, prepare regular reports and dashboards, monitor operational trackers, and use data to identify trends, gaps and process improvement opportunities.
• Employee Relations & Advisory Support: Provide first-level support to employees and managers on HR policies, processes and employee lifecycle matters, escalating complex cases to the appropriate HC lead or specialist team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with HC, payroll, finance, IT, mobility, government relations and other internal teams to support smooth employee service delivery and issue resolution.
• Process Improvement: Identify recurring operational challenges, recommend improvements, and support the implementation of more consistent, efficient and employee‑focused HC processes.
• Delivery Excellence: Manage multiple priorities with strong follow-through, service mindset and attention to detail, ensuring activities are completed accurately, confidentially and within agreed timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• Years of experience: 4+ years of experience across HR operations, HR generalist work, payroll coordination, government relations support and / or employee lifecycle processes, preferably within a professional services, multinational or regional environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management or a related field.
• Human Capital knowledge: Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle activities, with exposure to business partnering practices and employee service delivery.
• Payroll background: Working knowledge of payroll inputs, payroll data validation, payroll cut-off timelines, benefits / allowances, end-of-service support and employee payroll query resolution.
• Government relations knowledge: Practical understanding of government relations, employment documentation, visa / work permit requirements and iqama-related processes; experience coordinating with internal GR / mobility teams is preferred.
• Compliance mindset: Good understanding of confidentiality, employee data accuracy, labour-law-sensitive processes and internal policy compliance.
• Soft skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, organisation and follow-up skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English, written and spoken; Arabic is a plus.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

Tagged as: Business Enablement Solutions, IFS - Human Capital (HC), Senior Associate