HR & Payroll Specialist | Saudi Labor Compliance

Waad Education Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waad Education Company in Jeddah is seeking an experienced HR professional to oversee payroll, benefits, and HR compliance. The role involves processing monthly payroll, managing government platform updates, contract administration, and end-to-end recruitment support.

The ideal candidate has a 3+ year HR background with strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, payroll systems, and confidentiality. This role offers on-site work in Jeddah and opportunities to coordinate with government authorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience.
• Hands-on experience in payroll, government platforms, government relations, recruitment, employee relations, and medical insurance.
• Good knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review monthly payroll processes, ensuring accurate salary, allowance, deduction, and entitlement calculations.
• Prepare and submit payroll files and monitor compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS).
• Monitor attendance, leaves, allowances, and monthly payroll adjustments.
• Manage and update employee information across relevant government platforms.
• Handle employee contracts and government-related HR transactions.
• Follow up on Iqama, visa, renewals, transfers, and other employee-related government requirements.
• Coordinate with government authorities and external service providers to complete required transactions.
• Manage the recruitment process from manpower requests through employee onboarding.
• Post vacancies, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and communicate with candidates.
• Prepare job offers and complete pre-employment and onboarding requirements.
• Handle employee inquiries, requests, complaints, and HR-related matters.
• Manage employee leaves, resignations, terminations, warnings, and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and Saudi labor regulations.
• Manage and administer medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Add, remove, and update employees and dependents under the medical insurance policy.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and brokers to resolve claims, requests, and coverage-related issues.
• Follow up on medical insurance renewals and ensure continuous coverage.
• Prepare HR reports and data related to payroll, recruitment, employees, insurance, and government transactions.
• Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of employee records and HR information.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and coordinate with different departments to ensure efficient HR operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Waad Education Company in Jeddah is seeking an experienced HR professional to oversee payroll, benefits, and HR compliance. The role involves processing monthly payroll, managing government platform updates, contract administration, and end-to-end recruitment support.

The ideal candidate has a 3+ year HR background with strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, payroll systems, and confidentiality. This role offers on-site work in Jeddah and opportunities to coordinate with government authorities