HR Talent Operations Partner

Fortinet, Inc.; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking an EMEA HR Talent Operations Partner based in Saudi Arabia.

You will act as the primary contact for employees and managers on HR matters and support end-to-end HR operations across Saudi Arabia and the EMEA region. You will manage hiring through PEO and direct hires, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain HRIS data accuracy, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience in international environments.
• Experience with Saudi Arabia localization and compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.
• Provide comprehensive HR support and administration including offboarding and payroll operations.
• Manage end-to-end hiring through PEO and direct employment within Saudi entity, ensuring local compliance.
• Follow hiring, onboarding, and admin processes with accuracy and timely deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and candidates for seamless hiring.
• Enter and audit data in HRIS.
• Ensure understanding of compliance and local legal requirements.
• Document HR actions by completing forms, reports, and records.
• Manage immigration and mobility with visa deadlines.
• Build relationships with external vendors to meet timelines.
• Identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Manage benefits enrollments and assist with queries.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the EMEA HR team.
• Contribute to EMEA HR projects.
• Provide support to other regions as required.

Skills

HRIS administration

Payroll operations

End-to-end recruitment

Immigration & mobility

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Job description

Role: EMEA HR Talent Operations Partner

Position Location: Saudi Arabia

Job Description Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Supports Saudi Arabia and the EMEA region

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.

• Provide comprehensive HR support and administration, including offboarding and payroll-related operations.

• Manage the end-to-end hiring process efficiently through both PEO vendor and direct employment within the Saudi entity, ensuring compliance with local requirements.

• Follow established hiring, onboarding, and administrative processes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring all steps are completed in a timely manner and deadlines are consistently met.

• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and candidates to ensure seamless hiring experience and smooth transition into the organization.

• Enter and audit data accurately in the HR Information System (HRIS).

• Ensure understanding and communication of compliance and local legal requirements.

• Document HR actions by completing necessary forms, reports, and records.

• Manage end-to-end immigration and mobility, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while meeting strict visa application deadlines.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with external vendors, collaborating effectively to ensure adherence to internal procedures, service standards, and agreed timelines.

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Manage benefits enrollments and assist with related queries.

• Provide ad-hoc support to the EMEA HR team as needed.

• Contribute to EMEA HR projects.

• Provide support to other regions as required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven experience delivering HR support in international environments.

• Management of government-related portals such as QIWA.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.

• Highly organized with multitasking capabilities; able to manage competing priorities efficiently.

• Collaborative and adaptable team player, comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

• Proficient in HRIS platforms and a wide range of software tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (experience in Oracle would be advantageous).

• Thrives in environments with shifting priorities and evolving responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end HR processes simultaneously, such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Capable of executing tasks and delivering results within tight deadline s.