HR Ops Specialist

AstraZeneca; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an HR Operations Specialist. This role involves managing government portal activities, coordinating onboarding processes, and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws. The successful candidate will handle HR operations from employee life cycle management to reporting, with a strong focus on enhancing employee experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of HR experience. Strong proficiency in Saudi government portals is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR operations or HR administration.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor law and nationalization requirements.
• Experience managing HR documentation and onboarding/offboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR-related government portal activities.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires.
• Oversee all HR administrative services.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Saudi government portals

Proficient in HRMS/HRIS systems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English

High attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HR Operations Specialist

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join a high‑performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.

SITE DESCRIPTION

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.

ROLE SUMMARY

The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering efficient and compliant HR operational services throughout the entire employee life cycle in Saudi Arabia, with a strong focus on managing government portals (such as GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa, Mudad, etc.), as well as overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes and all core HR administrative operations. This role ensures full alignment with Saudi labor law, company policies, and evolving government requirements. Furthermore, the HR Operations Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do

Government Portals & Compliance: Manage and maintain all HR‑related government portal activities, including GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa, Mudad, and any other regulatory requirements. Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee records, visas, work permits, medical insurance, and nationalization documentation.

Onboarding: Coordinate the end‑to‑end onboarding process for new hires, including document collection, system entry, government registration, work permit/Iqama issuance, and medical insurance activation.

Offboarding: Manage offboarding activities, including documentation for final settlements, exit interviews, notifying government authorities, processing system deletions, and canceling employee records with the relevant authorities.

HR Operations & Administration: Oversee all HR administrative services, including personnel file management, data accuracy, records management, and reporting.

Payroll Support: Liaise with the payroll team to ensure all HR data impacting payroll (new joiners, leavers, status changes, allowances, updating GOSI & WPS) is processed accurately and on schedule.

Compliance & Audit: Ensure HR processes and documentation meet Saudi labor law, company policy, and audit requirements. Prepare for and support internal and external audits as needed.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize HR processes, enhance employee experience, and ensure digitalisation and data accuracy across HR operations.

Essential for the role

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Essential Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferred minimum 3 years of experience in HR operations or HR administration, ideally within multinational companies in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi government portals (GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa, Mudad, etc.).
• Familiarity with Saudi labor law and nationalization requirements.
• Proficient in HRMS/HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
• Experience managing HR documentation, employee files, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Saudi National

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

11-Dec-2025

Closing Date

24-Dec-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.