HR Operations Manager

Manzumh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a proactive HR Operations Manager to optimize HR functions and enhance the employee experience. The ideal candidate will oversee daily HR operations such as onboarding, payroll, and compliance with labor laws. With a minimum of 5 years of HR operations experience and strong knowledge of key Saudi government platforms, the HR Operations Manager will be vital in fostering employee relations and improving HR policies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of local labor laws and payroll procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR systems and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution professionally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments for seamless operations.
• Maintain and analyze HR data for reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Proven knowledge of key Saudi government platforms

Strong experience with HRIS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience managing employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s or HR certification

Job description

Our client, a leading company, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Operations Manager to lead and optimize their HR functions. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless HR service delivery, maintain full compliance with policies and labor laws, and enhance the overall employee experience.

• Lead and manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, HRIS, and benefits administration.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and workflows to support business goals.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and government regulations.
• Manage employee relations, handling investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes professionally and confidentially.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Finance, Legal, and IT for seamless operations.
• Maintain and analyze HR data for reporting and decision-making.
• Support audits and ensure readiness for regulatory reviews.
• Supervise and mentor HR support staff.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or HR certification is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven knowledge of key Saudi government platforms such as Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and HRDF.
• Strong experience with HRIS and data management tools.
• Solid understanding of local labor laws and payroll procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing employee relations and conflict resolution effectively.