Human Resources Officer

Ogilvy New York; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented HR Officer to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. This role is pivotal in administering HR policies and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR systems and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture. With a focus on employee engagement and development, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you are a proactive individual with the ability to manage various HR functions effectively, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian labor law and HR practices.
• Practical experience with HR systems like Qiwa and GOSI.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies ensuring compliance with Saudi labor law.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries.

Skills

Saudi Arabian labor law

HR systems (Qiwa, GOSI)

Communication skills (Arabic and English)

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Human Resources Officer

Ogilvy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Posted Date: 04/30/2025

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

About Memac Ogilvy

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 500 staff members.

About The Role

Memac Ogilvy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented SAUDI NATIONAL - HR Officer to join our dynamic team in Riyadh. This role requires a strong understanding of Saudi Arabian labor law and practical experience with HR systems like Qiwa and GOSI. The ideal candidate will have a passion for HR and a proven ability to manage a variety of HR functions effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian labor law.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract preparation, visa processing (where applicable), and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems (Qiwa, GOSI, etc.).
• Process payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries and benefits.
• Manage employee leave requests and track attendance.
• Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Coordinate training and development programs for employees.
• Prepare HR reports and presentations as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Saudi Arabian labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an HR role within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian labor law and HR practices.
• Practical experience with Saudi HR systems, including Qiwa and GOSI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Arabic and English fluency is essential).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  
  

How We’ll Support You

Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.

Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behavior. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.

Memac Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.