Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar

Aanaab; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Flight ticket (Expat Employees)

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aanaab seeks a highly capable Legal, HR & Government Relations Manager in Jeddah to oversee legal affairs, HR operations, employee relations, and government relations for a private school group. The role requires a licensed Saudi lawyer with deep knowledge of labor law and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include handling court representation, government platform transactions, contract management, recruitment support, Saudization, and disciplinary processes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Licensed Saudi Arabian lawyer with strong knowledge of labor law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in legal affairs, HR operations, government relations, and contract management.
• Ability to represent the organization before courts and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and coordinate with external law firms.
• Provide legal guidance on labor, regulatory and operational matters; draft notices, terminations and settlements.
• Manage government transactions on Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, MOE, MISA and other platforms; ensure timely compliance.
• Draft, issue, renew, amend and terminate employment contracts; manage onboarding and offboarding.
• Support recruitment, Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits and visa processes; manage settlements.
• Monitor performance, attendance and HR compliance; prepare warnings and disciplinary communications.
• Oversee payroll inputs, medical insurance and administrative records; maintain confidential files.

Skills

Saudi Labor Law

Government relations

Contract management

HR operations

Arabic drafting

Employment regulations

Education

Law degree

Tools

Qiwa

MHRSD platforms

Jawazat

GOSI

Ministry of Education platforms

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable Legal, HR & Government Relations Manager to support a private

school group in Jeddah across legal affairs, HR operations, employee relations, government relations,

regulatory compliance, and official representation before relevant authorities.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed lawyer with strong practical experience in Saudi labor law,

government platforms, employee contract management, recruitment, government relations, and

legal/administrative execution. This role requires a hands‑on professional who can independently

manage sensitive legal and HR matters, execute government transactions efficiently, and represent

the school professionally before official authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Affairs & Court Representation

• Represent the company/school before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Coordinate with external law firms and follow up on legal matters.
• Provide legal guidance on labor, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Draft and review legal notices, warnings, terminations, and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.

Government Relations & Official Platforms

• Manage transactions through Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, MOE, MISA, and other government platforms.
• Execute government services, renewals, registrations, and approvals.
• Represent the school before the Ministry of Education and relevant authorities.
• Ensure timely completion of government and compliance requirements.

Employment Contracts & Employee Affairs

• Draft, issue, renew, amend, and terminate employment contracts.
• Update contracts on government systems and official platforms.
• Manage employee contractual matters and documentation.
• Handle employee requests and employment status matters.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures.

Recruitment, Saudization & Sponsorship

• Support recruitment and talent acquisition with school leadership.
• Handle recruitment documentation and new-hire formalities.
• Manage Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits, Iqama renewals, and exit/re-entry visas.
• Follow up on sponsorship matters and regulatory compliance.
• Manage final settlements, clearances, and End-of-Service Benefits.

Performance, Attendance & Disciplinary Processes

• Support performance reviews and related documentation.
• Monitor attendance, absence, lateness, and HR compliance.
• Prepare warnings, disciplinary notices, and formal employee communications.
• Ensure disciplinary processes comply with Saudi labor law and company policies.

Payroll, Medical Insurance & Administrative Follow-Up

• Prepare and coordinate payroll inputs and salary runs.

• Ensure accurate and updated payroll data.

• Manage medical insurance additions, deletions, renewals, and updates.

• Manage vehicle and other company insurance policies.

• Maintain confidential employee, contract, insurance, legal, and HR records.
  Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia.

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, employment regulations, government compliance and HR-related legal procedures.

• Proven experience with Qiwa, MHRSD/Labor Office, Jawazat, GOSI, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Investment platforms.

• Previous experience in legal affairs, HR operations, government relations, and employment contract management.

• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, legal notices, warning letters, termination documents, and formal employee communications.

• Ability to represent the company professionally before courts, government authorities, and official bodies.

• Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills.

• Good English communication skills preferred.

• Experience in the education or private school sector is an advantage.
  Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal and regulatory judgment.

• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management.

• Strong follow-up skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Practical problem-solving and business judgment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Firm and professional employee relations management.

• Ability to handle sensitive legal, HR, and government matters professionally.

• Strong execution and ownership mindset, with the ability to take matters from advice through completion.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Medical insurance, as per company policy.

• Annual leave and flight ticket (Expat Employees).

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive, multicultural international school environment.