HR Specialist

Baraka Investment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance coverage

Job summary

Baraka Investment in Saudi Arabia is seeking an HR professional to lead talent acquisition, HR operations, and government relations across multiple companies. You will screen CVs, recruit, onboard, manage contracts, records, payroll coordination, and employee engagement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR and 3–5 years' experience, with strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and government platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in recruitment, HR operations, government relations, and employee engagement.
• Experience working in a multi-company or group environment is preferred.
• Professional HR certifications (SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan workforce requirements with department heads.
• Recruit qualified employees and interns.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates.
• Manage job offers, hiring, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline.
• Manage employment contracts and employee records.
• Monitor attendance, leave, and working hours.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation with Finance.
• Manage performance evaluations, promotions, and career development.
• Handle contract renewals, terminations, and final settlements.
• Develop HR policies, procedures, and periodic reports.
• Manage government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI).
• Process work permits, residency renewals, and visas.
• Coordinate sponsorship transfers and profession changes.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization requirements.
• Manage employee-related government documentation and registrations.
• Address labor-related regulatory issues and violations.
• Strengthen employee loyalty and organizational commitment.
• Enhance the employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Organize internal engagement initiatives and activities.
• Measure employee satisfaction and analyze turnover.
• Develop employee recognition, motivation, and reward programs.
• Promote internal communication and company culture.
• Address employee concerns and improve the working environment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Proactive engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRMS

Payroll systems

Job description

HR Roles & Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Plan workforce requirements with department heads.

• Recruit qualified employees and interns.

• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates.

• Manage job offers, hiring, and onboarding.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline.

2. HR Operations

• Manage employment contracts and employee records.

• Monitor attendance, leave, and working hours.

• Coordinate payroll, benefits, and compensation with Finance.

• Manage performance evaluations, promotions, and career development.

• Handle contract renewals, terminations, and final settlements.

• Develop HR policies, procedures, and periodic reports.

3. Government Relations

• Manage government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI).

• Process work permits, residency renewals, and visas.

• Coordinate sponsorship transfers and profession changes.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization requirements.

• Manage employee-related government documentation and registrations.

• Address labor-related regulatory issues and violations.

4. Employee Engagement & Retention

• Strengthen employee loyalty and organizational commitment.

• Enhance the employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

• Organize internal engagement initiatives and activities.

• Measure employee satisfaction and analyze turnover.

• Develop employee recognition, motivation, and reward programs.

• Promote internal communication and company culture.

• Address employee concerns and improve the working environment.

1. Education & Experience

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

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

• Experience in recruitment, HR operations, government relations, and employee engagement.

• Experience working in a multi-company or group environment is preferred.

• Professional HR certifications (SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent) are an advantage.

2. Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR regulations.

• Proficiency in government platforms: Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, Absher Business, and GOSI.

• Experience in payroll coordination, employment contracts, and employee records.

• Familiarity with HRMS, recruitment systems, and performance management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to prepare HR reports, dashboards, and KPIs.

3. Professional Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

• Proactive approach to employee engagement and retention.

4. Language & Other Requirements

• Arabic: Fluent.

• English: Good to excellent, both written and spoken.

• Ability to work across multiple departments and companies.

• Strong understanding of Saudi workplace culture and business practices.

• Professional and collaborative work environment.

• Exposure to diverse business sectors and opportunities to gain valuable experience.

• Competitive salary package.

• Medical insurance coverage.