Human Resources Officer - Projects (Saudi Nationals)

Mannai Corporation QPSC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mannai Corporation QPSC in Riyadh is seeking a proactive HR Officer to support project teams with HR operations, employee services, site administration, and government-related processes.

The role coordinates with project management, central HR, and government relations to mobilize employees, maintain records, manage visas, payroll inputs, and ensure compliance with Saudi labor requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR and administration experience, including Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in HR/BA or related field.
• Experience supporting construction or project environments preferred.
• Hands-on with Saudi government portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, Mudad).
• Understanding of Saudi labor requirements and Saudization.
• Experience with attendance, payroll inputs, mobilization, and site administration.
• Strong Arabic and English communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Excel and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support for project teams.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and joining/exit documentation.
• Track attendance, timesheets, overtime, and leave; liaise with payroll.
• Coordinate visa, Iqama, work permit, and transfers with government relations.
• Support records updates through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, Mudad.
• Monitor document expiry dates and renewals to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with project managers on manpower and staffing updates.
• Assist employees with HR queries, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate accommodation, transport, site access passes, and other support.
• Liaise with manpower suppliers on documentation and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with policies, Saudi labor requirements, and client/project needs.
• Prepare regular manpower, attendance, and movement reports.

Skills

HR Administration

Communication

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR systems

Qiwa/Muqeem/Absher/GOSI/Mudad portals

Job description

As part of Mannai Group’s business expansion in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Officer based in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting project teams with HR operations, employee services, site administration, and government-related processes.

Job Purpose

Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support to project teams, coordinating with project management, central HR, and the government relations team to support employee mobilization, maintain accurate records, and follow company policies and Saudi labor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and administrative requirements for project and site employees.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, project assignments, and joining and exit documentation.
• Track attendance, timesheets, overtime, and leave, and coordinate approved inputs with payroll.
• Coordinate visa, Iqama, work permit, and employee transfer processes with the government relations team.
• Support employee record updates and follow-ups through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, and Mudad, as assigned.
• Monitor document expiry dates and follow up on renewals to avoid delays in deployment.
• Coordinate with project managers on manpower requirements, employee movements, and staffing updates.
• Assist employees with HR queries, benefits, leave requests, and workplace concerns, escalating matters where required.
• Coordinate accommodation, transportation, site access passes, and other employee support arrangements.
• Liaise with manpower suppliers on employee documentation, attendance, and deployment requirements.
• Support compliance with company policies, Saudi labor requirements, and client or project requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on manpower, attendance, employee movements, and pending HR actions.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 years of relevant HR and administration experience, including experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting construction, engineering, MEP, infrastructure, or similar project environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Saudi government portals, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, and Mudad.
• Good understanding of Saudi labor requirements, Saudization, and employee documentation.
• Experience handling attendance, payroll inputs, employee mobilization, and site administration.
• Good communication and coordination skills in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems.
• Well-organized, reliable, and able to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities in a busy project environment.

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