HR Executive Cum Government Relations Officer

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Riyadh is seeking an HR Executive to support day-to-day HR operations, coordination of recruitment, payroll support, colleague engagement, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with IHG standards and Saudi labor regulations.

The role collaborates with the HR Manager to deliver efficient HR services and a positive colleague experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within hospitality.
• Good knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft 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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft 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.