HR Specialist

CANASA; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CANASA is seeking an HR Specialist for its Dammam yard to manage people operations on-site. The role covers full employee life cycle: payroll, GOSI and statutory filings, recruitment and onboarding, employment contracts, personnel files, labour and visa coordination, and training.

Wages must land on the named day, with discretion required for salaries and private records. The candidate should have 3+ years in HR/payroll in Saudi Arabia, be fluent in Arabic and English, and be familiar with Saudi

Qualifications

• Three+ years HR, payroll or personnel administration experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, GOSI, Qiwa and employment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on schedule, including overtime, deductions and final settlements.
• File GOSI contributions and keep statutory records current.
• Post roles, screen applicants, interview scheduling and onboarding with contracts and files.

Skills

HR

Payroll

Arabic & English communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR software

Job description

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia (2nd Industrial City, Eastern Province)
Employment: Full-time, on site
Experience: Minimum 3 years HR, payroll or personnel administration in Saudi Arabia
Languages: Arabic and English
Residency: Saudi national, or valid transferable Iqama

canasa is an industrial recycling company in Dammam. The yard buys copper, steel and iron (hadeed), aluminium, brass, cables, compressors, motors, industrial plastic and e-waste from factories, contractors and households, with certified weighing and payment within seven days.

canasa is hiring an HR Specialist to manage people operations for the Dammam yard. This is a full-time, on-site position in the 2nd Industrial City.

The HR Specialist is responsible for the full employee cycle: payroll, GOSI and statutory filings, recruitment and onboarding, employment contracts, personnel files, labour and visa coordination, and training. Wages must land on the day named; Iqama, contracts and contributions must remain in order. Discretion is required, as the role handles salaries and private employee records.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and process payroll on schedule, including overtime, deductions, advances and final settlements.
• Register employees and file contributions through GOSI, Qiwa and related labour platforms, keeping statutory records current and accurate.
• Post open roles, screen applications, schedule interviews, and complete onboarding so each new employee arrives with a contract, PPE briefing and a complete personnel file.
• Draft, issue and renew employment contracts, and maintain employee records covering leave, warnings, certificates and expiry dates.
• Coordinate Iqama, sponsorship changes and labour-office matters with management and the PRO, and raise issues before they affect the employee or the company.
• Arrange induction, safety briefings and skills training, and retain attendance and certificates on file.
• Carry out interviews, training, handovers and payroll close on site at the Dammam yard.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A minimum of three years' experience in HR, payroll or personnel administration in Saudi Arabia, including a completed payroll cycle and GOSI filing, not recruitment posting alone.
• Working knowledge of the Saudi Labour Law, GOSI, Qiwa and employment contracts. Experience in a recycling yard, logistics or industrial company is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken, as contracts and employee conversations are conducted in both languages.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling salaries, Iqama details and private employee files.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR or payroll software, and comfort with government portals.
• Saudi national, or a valid transferable Saudi Iqama.

Full-time, based at the canasa yard in Dammam's 2nd Industrial City. PPE and training from day one, and wages paid on the day named.