HR Officer (Part Time) - Riyadh

Galileo Global Education; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Galileo Global Education is seeking an HR Administrator in Saudi Arabia to support payroll, contracts, HRIS, and recruitment activities. The role requires handling attendance, leaves, and employee data, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations.

Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding, contract management, and generating HR reports while leveraging ZenHR, QIWA, and HRIS platforms. Strong English and MS Office skills are essential in a confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Payroll activities support: collecting/validating attendance, leaves, and employee data.
• Manage ZenHR payroll system and maintain personnel records.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare, amend, renew employment contracts; ensure documentation compliance.
• Monitor contract deadlines and renewal processes.
• Maintain/update employee records in HRIS; generate HR reports.
• Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.

Skills

Saudi Labor Law

HR administration

English proficiency

Data confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

ZenHR

QIWA

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll & Personnel Administration

• Support monthly payroll activities by collecting and validating attendance, leave, and employee data.
• Manage the payroll system (ZenHR) and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Contracts Management

• Prepare, amend, and renew employment contracts for staff and faculty.
• Ensure employee documentation is complete and compliant with Saudi regulations.
• Monitor contract deadlines and support renewal processes.
• Manage local portal system (QIWA).

HRIS Administration

• Maintain and update employee records within HR systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate HR reports as required.

Recruitment Support

• Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HR, personnel administration, payroll, or recruitment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law (KSA) and HR administration processes.
• Familiarity with payroll (ZenHR), employment contracts (QIWA), and HR operations.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR data management.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.

Galileo Global Education is a leading international group in independent higher education, driven by a strong commitment to social impact. Our core mission is to empower everyone, regardless of their starting point, to realize their potential and develop long-term employability through a skills-based approach to learning. We believe deeply in the power of education to transform lives. We champion inclusive, future-oriented education that is closely aligned with the needs of local communities. We are driven by a constant search for new knowledge, hybrid learning models, and creative pathways to open up access and enhance learning experiences. We combine the agility of a startup with the scale and strength of a global group — because we know that the success of our students depends on our collective commitment. We are building an inclusive, innovative and globally connected educational experience that empowers every learner to succeed in a fast-changing world.

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