HR Assistant

The Arab Lens; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arab Lens in Riyadh is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations in its Riyadh office.

This role requires organized, detail-oriented individuals with 1–3 years experience, fluent English; Arabic is an advantage. You will handle onboarding, records, contracts, recruitment coordination, HRIS updates, and payroll documentation.

Join a professional private-sector team focused on collaboration, compliance, and employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years in HR or administrative roles.
• Good understanding of HR administration practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and HR correspondence.
• Coordinate interviews and support recruitment activities.
• Update HR systems and personnel databases.
• Assist in processing leave requests and attendance records.
• Support payroll administration by preparing relevant documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training sessions and internal HR events.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Client

A well-established organization operating within the private sector is seeking to appoint an HR Assistant to support its Human Resources function at its Riyadh office. The company values professionalism, collaboration, and operational excellence, and is committed to creating a positive workplace where employees can perform at their best while contributing to the organization’s continued growth.

The Role

The HR Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Human Resources department, ensuring HR processes are completed accurately and efficiently. This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with people, maintaining confidential information, and supporting various employee-related activities throughout the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and HR correspondence.
• Coordinate interviews and support recruitment activities.
• Update HR systems and personnel databases.
• Assist in processing leave requests and attendance records.
• Support payroll administration by preparing relevant documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training sessions and internal HR events.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Good understanding of HR administration practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using HRIS platforms would be advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.