HR Executive Cum Government Relations Officer

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Riyadh is seeking an HR Executive to join Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The role supports day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, payroll support, colleague engagement, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with IHG standards and Saudi labor regulations.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, you will help deliver efficient HR services and create a positive colleague experience by coordinating HR administration, reporting, and internal

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations including maintaining colleague records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities: job postings, interviews, onboarding, orientation.
• Assist in preparing employment contracts, HR letters and other documents.
• Support payroll by verifying attendance, leave, overtime and inputs.
• Maintain HR data and update HRIS systems.
• Assist with employee relations and inquiries confidentially.
• Coordinate colleague engagement activities and internal events.
• Support government-related HR processes and Saudi labor compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and statistics for audits and management reports.

Skills

HR knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/BA

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Description

We are looking for an HR Executive to join our team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day Human Resources operations by coordinating HR administration, recruitment, payroll support, colleague engagement, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with IHG standards and Saudi labor regulations. The role works closely with the Human Resources Manager to deliver efficient HR services and create a positive colleague experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily HR operations, including maintaining colleague records, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, onboarding, and new colleague orientation.
• Assist in preparing employment contracts, HR letters, certificates, and other employee documentation.
• Support payroll preparation by verifying attendance, leave records, overtime, and payroll inputs.
• Maintain accurate HR data and ensure timely updates within HR information systems.
• Assist with employee relations matters and respond to colleague inquiries in a professional and confidential manner.
• Coordinate colleague engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal events that promote IHG culture and values.
• Support government-related HR processes and ensure compliance with Saudi labor regulations and company policies.
• Prepare HR reports, employee statistics, and documentation required for audits and management reporting.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure effective communication of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure proper handling of sensitive HR records.
  Perform other Human Resources-related duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.
  

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Good knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.