HR Operational Specialist

The Professionals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Professionals seeks an HR Operational Specialist in Riyadh to oversee key HR processes and ensure compliance with local labor regulations. You will manage government portals, payroll, contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and support recruitment.

You will train and use HR systems (Jisr) and Notion for documentation, coordinate insurance enrollments, and maintain accurate records while safeguarding confidential information. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR operations.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor laws and government HR portals.
• Proficiency in HRMS systems (Jisr preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee government compliance and portal management.
• Process payroll and ensure salary calculations are accurate.
• Coordinate employee medical insurance enrollments and claims.
• Prepare, manage, and renew employee contracts.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Implement and train users on HRIS (Jisr) and Notion.
• Identify hiring needs and support talent acquisition.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll

Onboarding

Contract management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Jisr (HRMS)

Notion

Job description

Overview

The HR Operational Specialist is responsible for overseeing and executing key HR processes, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations, and supporting company HR initiatives. This role involves managing government portals, payroll processing, employee contracts, onboarding, terminations, HR systems, and talent acquisition efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Government Compliance & Portal Management:

• Manage and update government websites, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Social Insurance, Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministry of Human Resources.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Process work permits, visas, and other required documentation for employees.

Payroll Management:

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy in salary calculations.
• Submit payroll data to the finance department in a timely manner.
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees.

Insurance Management:

• Coordinate with insurance providers to ensure employee coverage.
• Manage employee medical insurance enrollments and claims.
• Handle insurance renewals and updates as needed.

Contract Management:

• Prepare, manage, and renew employee contracts in compliance with company policies.
• Ensure contract documentation is up to date and filed appropriately.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Conduct orientation sessions and provide necessary HR documentation.
• Manage employee termination processes, ensuring proper coordination with finance and relevant departments.

HR Systems & Training:

• Implement, train, and maintain HRMS (Jisr) to streamline HR operations.
• Manage and train employees on the usage of Notion for HR documentation and knowledge sharing.

Talent Acquisition:

• Identify hiring needs and recruit qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and selection processes.
• Ensure smooth hiring and onboarding of new employees.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR operations.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor laws and government HR portals.
• Proficiency in HRMS systems (Jisr experience preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.