HR Operations Supervisor, KSA

KCA DEUTAG; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international drilling company is seeking an HR Operations Supervisor for its Dammam Base in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing crew logistics, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws, and maintaining data accuracy in Workday and SAP. Proven experience in HR Operations, particularly in the oilfield industry, along with strong communication skills in English, is required. The role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team in an evolving organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Operations, preferably in HR for oilfield/drilling sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and Qiwa processes.
• Clear communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew changes and maintain accurate rosters.
• Ensure payroll readiness by reconciling timesheets with SAP.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and ensure all documents are compliant.
• Track medical training and certification expiries.

Skills

HR Operations experience

Workday proficiency

SAP proficiency

Time management

Data reporting

Communication in English

Knowledge of Saudi labor law

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A (HR Operations Supervisor) to join our team at H&P, to be based at our (Dammam Base) in (Saudi Arabia).

Job title: (HR Operations Supervisor)

Contract Type: (Permanent)

*Applicants must be Saudi nationals in accordance with local labour regulations.

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag, and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies https://www.hpinc.com/about/careers

At H&P, our people are our strength

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together..

Opportunity for all

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

Key details about the role and the candidate

We’re hiring an HR Operations Supervisor to keep our workforce engine running smoothly across rigs and projects. You’ll own day-to-day people logistics—crew changes, POB/rosters, travel, visas, medical/training validity, timesheets, leave—and make sure data in Workday and SAP is accurate, auditable, and ready for payroll and client reporting. The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and central to compliance with Saudi labour law, Qiwa, and major client standards (e.g., Aramco).

Primary responsibilities

• Crew Change & POB Accuracy – Build and execute reliable crew plans; maintain live POB/rosters with 100% alignment to site reality.
• Timesheets & Payroll Readiness – Drive error-free time capture; reconcile SAP data to cutoffs; eliminate rework and post-payroll noise.
• Leave & Coverage – Balance leave/holiday approvals in Workday with operational coverage; prevent last-minute shortages.
• Medical, Training & Certification Validity – Track expiries, schedule renewals, and produce compliance reports from Workday.
• Travel & Mobilization – Coordinate end-to-end travel, visas/work permits, and camp logistics; ensure all movements are system-tracked.
• Final Settlements & Exit Control – Orchestrate end-of-service (EOSB) calculations, clearances, asset hand backs, and offboarding so files are approved ≥10 days before last working day.
• Nationalization (Saudization) Support – Maintain accurate nationality/job data; provide dashboards and actions to meet National targets.
• Escalation Discipline & “One-Voice” Comms – Implement simple SOPs/SLAs so issues route to the right owners—reducing email “noise” and copy-all escalations.
• Data Quality & Reporting – Own master data hygiene, Workday/SAP alignment, and on-time reports for Operations, Finance/Payroll, and clients.

Experience

• Proven experience in HR Operations (oilfield/drilling/heavy industry strongly preferred).
• Advanced user of Workday and SAP for HR/Time/Reporting; strong Excel (pivots, lookups, reconciliation).
• Working knowledge of Saudi labour law, Qiwa processes; comfort with GOSI/Muqeem routines.
• Proven experience running high-volume crew logistics with tight cutoffs and 24/7 operational realities.
• Clear communicator in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to Aramco or other major-client compliance ecosystems.
• Experience designing SOPs/SLAs and building lightweight trackers (SharePoint/Sheets/Power BI).

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