Human Resources Generalist

McKinsey & Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced immigration and mobility specialist to manage processes for the Middle East. The role involves supporting HR in compliance, providing guidance on immigration processes, and coordinating operations for new hires and relocations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of local regulations, ensuring an efficient, compliant mobility process.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of immigration and mobility experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills essential.
• Knowledge of visa and labor requirements in the Middle East region necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee immigration and eligibility processes for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to mobility.
• Manage day-to-day visa and work authorization processing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Data management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of Saudization

Ability to evaluate status

Arabic proficiency

Education

University degree

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree
• 3+ years of immigration and mobility experience
• Knowledge of visa, local work authorization and labor requirements within the middle east region
• Familiarity with Saudization requirements
• Data management experience
• Ability to evaluate evolving status, and to provide insights to leadership
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of people and to support colleagues on the ground to expedite blocks
• Strong problem-solving (an ability to manage ambiguity with an open mind and positive attitude) and multi-tasking capability
• Outstanding organizational skills, process excellence and attention to detail
• Arabic speaker

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In your role, you will oversee immigration, mobility, and eligibility processes for the Middle East offices, focusing on new hires and internal colleague transitions. This includes managing mobility transfers, cross-border staffing, and remote working arrangements. Your responsibilities will ensure compliance with all legal requirements associated with these moves, maintain local HR processes, and support robust risk management. A key aspect of your role is to provide expertise on the Middle East Office (MEO) immigration process, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia as a regional priority. You will guide colleagues in preparing for visa signature in their home countries and assist in completing issuance steps once in the MEO. Additionally, you will support colleagues on the ground by expediting blockers, which may involve visiting ministries and other government organizations as necessary. You will serve as an initial escalation point for challenging cases and liaise with firm immigration legal teams and external vendors as needed.
Your duties include managing the day-to-day operations of visa and work authorization processing and tracking. This involves gathering, preparing, and submitting all necessary materials, as well as coordinating with external vendors. You will implement clear and compliant immigration tracking and administration procedures to support various visa categories and work permits within the MEO. Furthermore, you will provide documentation for reports, audits, and analyses as required. Managing local mobility requirements, coordinating office approval processes, and submitting cases to the Mobility Center of Excellence for processing are also part of your responsibilities. You will coordinate relocation and office onboarding for transfers.
Communication and interpretation of Mobility & Immigration Eligibility policies and procedures are crucial, as is protecting the firm and its members from risk. This includes coordinating with firm expert teams to address eligibility risks, such as those related to tax, security, and employment law. Staying current on local regulations and coordinating with internal and external counsel on any changes is essential. You will share updated knowledge of relevant policy changes, trends, rules, and regulations with key stakeholders and senior leaders, including HR, Recruiting, PD, and Partners. Additionally, you will contribute to or lead other Mobility & Immigration Eligibility and HR projects beyond the scope of your role as needed.