HR Operation Manager

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR in Riyadh invites applications for an HR Operation Manager to lead regulatory compliance, payroll inputs, and Saudization across refinery and corporate staff.

The role reports to the VP of HR, ensuring accurate employee data, timely HR transactions, and strong governance to prevent regulatory and operational disruption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR operations experience with managerial exposure.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and Saudization (Nitaqat).
• Proven ability to manage Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, and GOSI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance management with Saudi platforms and legal requirements.
• Payroll inputs preparation and validation for accuracy.
• Oversee Saudization strategy and weekly Nitaqat monitoring with recruitment.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding, contracts, exits, and system updates.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports for decision-making.
• Lead government relations: renewals of work permits and iqamas.
• Identify and implement automation to reduce manual HR tasks.
• Supervise HR operations team and develop staff on regulatory changes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Payroll oversight

Saudization / Nitaqat

Employee lifecycle

HRIS data integrity

Government relations

Process automation

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

8+ years HR operations experience

Tools

Qiwa

Mudad

Muqeem

GOSI

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking a HR Operation Manager in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to lead the administrative and compliance functions for our refining and corporate workforce. This role ensures full adherence to Saudi Labor Law, GOSI regulations and Nitaqat Saudization requirements while managing payroll inputs and government relations. The position supports the seamless operation of our refinery by maintaining accurate employee data and timely processing of all HR transactions. The HR Operation Manager will report directly to the VP of HR and will play a key role in safeguarding the company against regulatory risk and operational disruption. This position requires a factual process-driven leader who can manage complex government interactions and ensure payroll accuracy for a diverse industrial workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Management The role manages all interactions with MHRSD platforms including Qiwa Mudad and Muqeem to ensure full legal compliance for all employees.
• Payroll Input Oversight This position prepares and validates monthly payroll inputs ensuring accurate calculation of shift differentials overtime and allowances for plant and lab staff.
• Saudization Strategy Execution The manager monitors Nitaqat ratios weekly and coordinates with recruitment to maintain the required Saudization tier for the mining sector.
• Employee Lifecycle Administration The role executes onboarding and offboarding processes ensuring all legal contracts exit settlements and system updates are completed accurately.
• HRIS Data Integrity This position maintains the HRIS database through regular audits and corrections to ensure data accuracy for reporting and decision-making.
• Government Relations Leadership The manager oversees the renewal of work permits and Iqamas for expatriate staff to prevent legal penalties and operational delays.
• Process Improvement Implementation The role identifies and implements automation opportunities within HR operations to reduce manual effort and minimize transaction errors.
• Team Supervision and Development This position supervises the HR operations team setting clear performance standards and providing technical training on regulatory changes.

Success Metrics

• Maintains a Green or Platinum Nitaqat rating for SGR throughout the employment period
• Achieves less than 1 error rate in monthly payroll processing inputs
• Completes 100 of employee file audits with no critical compliance findings
• Ensures zero penalties from MHRSD or GOSI due to administrative or reporting errors
• Reduces average time to process visa and work permit renewals by 15
• Implements automated workflows for at least three key HR operational processes
• Delivers accurate monthly HR metrics reports to leadership by the fifth working day

Equal Opportunity Statement

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements skills experience and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Deep practical knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI regulations, and Nitaqat Saudization requirements.
• Proven expertise in managing Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, and GOSI online platforms.
• Experience managing payroll inputs for a mixed workforce of blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is essential for government relations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and generate accurate reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience in the mining, refining, or heavy industrial sector in Saudi Arabia.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management or an MBA.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems in an HR context.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD certification.