HR Data Analyst

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY in Riyadh seeks an HR Data Analyst to ensure data accuracy across the HRIS and to drive workforce insights.

The role emphasizes data integrity, regulatory reporting, dashboard development, and automation, collaborating with Finance and IT to optimize headcount costs in a heavy industry setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, statistics, data science, or related field.
• At least three years of HR analytics or workforce planning experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong SQL skills and advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Experience with HRIS such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or Workday.
• Knowledge of Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and MHRSD platforms (Qiwa, Mudad).
• Fluent English for reporting; Arabic preferred for regulatory interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HRIS data integrity with weekly audits and corrections.
• Prepare monthly Nitaqat and GOSI reports for regulatory compliance.
• Design and update Power BI dashboards to visualize workforce trends.
• Analyze shift coverage and absenteeism to support planning.
• Administer HRIS user access and role-based permissions.
• Provide data for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Identify manual reports and automate with SQL queries or Excel macros.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to reconcile headcount costs and HRIS/payroll integration.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel macros

Data analysis

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Workday

Power Query

DAX

Job description

The HR Data Analyst will execute the following responsibilities to ensure data accuracy and strategic insight.

Data Integrity Management

The role maintains the accuracy of employee master data in the HRIS by conducting weekly audits and correcting discrepancies in job titles, cost centers, and reporting lines.

Regulatory Compliance Reporting

This position prepares and submits monthly Nitaqat and GOSI reports to ensure SGR meets all Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development requirements.

Dashboard Development

The analyst designs and updates Power BI dashboards that visualize workforce trends including turnover rates, time‑to‑fill, and overtime expenditures.

Workforce Analytics

The role analyzes shift coverage and absenteeism data to identify operational risks and support workforce planning for plant and laboratory staff.

System Administration

This position administers user access and permissions within the HRIS to ensure data security and proper role‑based visibility for HR staff.

Audit Support

The analyst provides verified workforce data and documentation trails to support internal audits and external regulatory inspections.

Process Automation

This role identifies manual reporting tasks and develops SQL queries or Excel macros to automate data extraction and reduce processing time.

Stakeholder Collaboration

The analyst collaborates with Finance and IT to reconcile headcount costs and resolve integration issues between HRIS and payroll systems.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑have

Experience in the mining, refining or heavy industry sector with exposure to shift‑based workforce structures Certification in Human Resources Analytics or People Analytics from a recognized professional body Prior experience supporting LBMA or ISO audits with workforce documentation and traceability records Knowledge of Power Query and DAX for advanced data modeling and transformation Familiarity with visa and residency management processes via Muqeem and Absher platforms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field Minimum of three years of experience in HR analytics or workforce planning within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel functions including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macro automation. Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or Workday. In‑depth knowledge of Saudi labor laws, GOSI regulations, and MHRSD digital platforms including Qiwa and Mudad. Ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders. Strong understanding of Saudization tiers and the impact of Nitaqat ratings on operational licensing. Fluency in English is required for reporting and system navigation, with Arabic proficiency preferred for local regulatory interaction.