Human Resource Specialist

Nakhla; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech organization in Riyadh is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to spearhead talent acquisition and enhance HR processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in HR, preferably within a fast-paced tech environment. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, developing HR policies, and maintaining workplace culture. This position offers a chance to build people systems that align with growth and effectively support team dynamics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional HR experience, preferably in a startup or tech environment.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance standards.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the full recruitment cycle.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Support leadership in workforce planning and performance reviews.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Monitor and improve workplace culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict-resolution

Understanding of labor laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS tools

Job description

Overview

nakhla is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to support the growth of our organization by developing strong HR processes, managing talent acquisition, and fostering a healthy, high-performance culture. This role is ideal for someone who understands the dynamics of fast-moving tech environments and can build people systems that scale with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires across technical and non-technical roles.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, guidelines, and compliance procedures aligned with local labor laws.
• Support leadership in workforce planning, performance reviews, and organizational development initiatives.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience.
• Maintain HR records, contracts, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support employee engagement programs, team-building activities, and internal communications.
• Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness.
• Collaborate with finance on payroll, benefits, and compensation updates.
• Monitor and improve workplace culture, ensuring alignment with nakhlas mission and values.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional HR experience, preferably in a startup or tech environment.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance standards.
• Experience managing recruitment pipelines and using ATS tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience scaling HR operations in early-stage startups.
• Familiarity with performance management frameworks (OKRs, KPIs, etc.).
• Experience designing compensation structures and career paths.
• Knowledge of HR analytics and reporting tools.

What Success Looks Like at nakhla

• Efficient hiring pipelines that bring in high-quality talent quickly.
• Documented HR processes that scale with team growth.
• A motivated, aligned, and engaged team supported by strong HR practices.
• A healthy company culture that enables high performance and retention.