Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar

أعناب; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Flight ticket (expat)

Professional development

Job summary

أعناب, a private school group in Jeddah, seeks a highly capable Legal, HR & Government Relations Manager to oversee legal affairs, HR operations, and government relations, ensuring regulatory compliance and professional representation before authorities.

The role requires a licensed Saudi lawyer with deep experience in Saudi labor law, government platforms, and employment contracts. You will draft notices, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and coordinate with ministries and agencies.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Saudi Arabia lawyer with strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR procedures.
• Experience with government platforms and regulatory compliance for education sector.
• Ability to represent the school before courts and official bodies with professionalism.
• Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills; English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal affairs and court representation for the school group.
• Manage HR operations including onboarding, contracts, and employee relations.
• Coordinate government relations and transactions on platforms like Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, and MOE.
• Draft and review employment contracts, notices, terminations, and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and company policies across all activities.
• Maintain confidential records and coordinate with external counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal judgment

HR operations

Regulatory compliance

Arabic drafting

English communication

Education

LicensedSaudi lawyer

Tools

Qiwa

MHRSD/Labor Office

Jawazat

GOSI

MOE

MISA

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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