HR Assistant Jobs in Riyadh

Almajdouie; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Riyadh seeks a dedicated HR Specialist to streamline recruitment and employee management. You'll handle hiring procedures, manage onboarding, and ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in HR, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in Arabic and English. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance coverage

Annual leave and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, or industrial sectors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end hiring procedures.
• Maintain employee records and manage onboarding.
• Coordinate with government portals for labor compliance.

Skills

Recruitment procedures

HR operations management

Knowledge of Saudi labor laws

Communication skills in Arabic and English

HRIS software proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software (e.g., SAP HR, Workday)

Recruitment platforms

Job description

HR Specialist – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

We seek a dedicated HR Specialist to streamline recruitment, employee management, and compliance processes for a growing organization in Riyadh. The role requires a proactive individual who can support daily HR operations, from hiring to performance management, while ensuring adherence to Saudi labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end hiring procedures: job posting, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Prepare and process employment contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee records, manage onboarding, and coordinate new hire orientation.
• Oversee attendance, leave requests, payroll processing, and related reporting.
• Support performance evaluations and employee development initiatives.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and administrative matters.
• Coordinate with government portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, Tamm) for labor compliance documentation.
• Assist in policy development, HRIS updates, and HR data analysis for strategic decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HR projects and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the KSA, and ideally in retail, hospitality, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and GUMMI regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software (e.g., SAP HR, Workday, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with recruitment platforms (Manasaat, LinkedIn, and other job portals) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday entitlements as per Saudi labor laws.
• Professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
• Employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.