HR Specialist (Saudization) - Riyadh KSA (MNC Manufacturing)

Antal International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This role involves collaborating with senior management to implement HR strategies, ensuring compliance with local laws, and managing the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Saudi HR regulations and experience in a multicultural environment. You will play a crucial role in supporting HR initiatives and enhancing employee relations, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about human resources and compliance in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR Operations/HR Administration.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to implement HR initiatives.
• Handle the full employee lifecycle across multiple regions.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and local regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi HR laws

Multicultural environment experience

Proficiency in HR software

Strong English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Master’s degree or HR certification

Tools

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

MS Office

Job description

Our Client, a Italian Multinational Manufacturing company based in Riyadh KSA is Hiring HR Specialist(Saudization)

HR Specialist(Saudization)– Riyadh KSA (MNC Manufacturing)

Role: HR Specialist

Reporting To: Branch Manager/ HR Manager

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

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  Collaborate and coordinate with the Branch Manager, the HR Manager and the Senior Management of the Italian Headquarter to operatively implement the HR initiatives required by the Company.

  
  
  


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  Contribute, together with the HR Team, to the implementation of HR strategies, policies and programs provided by the Management to ensure the continuity of international operations in compliance with Saudi Laws, international regulations and standards.

  
  
  


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  Handle the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, interviews, onboarding, employment contracts, contract renewals, orientation, training programs, performance management, employee relations and offboarding, across multiple countries and regions.

  
  
  


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  Use HR Information Systems HRIS for efficient data tracking, employee records, and HR reporting (i.e. QIWA platform).

  
  
  


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  Use the corporate HR platform for uploading and/or updating contractual data and to process related reports.

  
  
  


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  Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and local regulations, including immigration, employment contracts, work permits, and visa requirements.

  
  
  


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  Support external consultants in the field of Labor Law and personnel management, when required by superiors.

  
  
  


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  Cooperate in the management of all aspects related to compensation and benefits, including salary benchmarking, incentive programs, and employee rewards and recognition.

  
  
  


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  Handling the activities of calculation and payment of GOSI contributions.

  
  
  


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  Collaborate with the different Corporate Functions in relation to crosscutting issues of common interest.

  
  
  


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  Perform HR reporting and analytics. Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in HR Operations.

  
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certification is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR Operations/HR Administration. Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC and with international companies is preferred.

Must Have:

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  Knowledge of Saudi HR laws and regulations, including employment contracts, work permits, and visa and Saudization requirements.

  
  
  


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  Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.

  
  
  


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  Strong proficiency in HR software (internal and ministerial) and MS Office

  
  
  

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  Strong proficiency in English (both written and verbal).