Human Resources Specialist

Symphony; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant operations company in Jeddah seeks a proactive HR Specialist with over 3 years of experience in HR functions, especially in the restaurant or hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and HR compliance. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, employee training, performance appraisals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience of +3 years as an HR Specialist, ideally in restaurant or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and track training programs for employee development.
• Manage performance appraisal cycles and performance improvement plans.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and exit processes.
• Act as a contact point for employees on HR policies and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and governmental platforms.
• Support payroll processing and benefits administration.

Skills

Experience with HR systems

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Qiwa

GOSI

Mudad

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Specialist (Restaurant Industry) to join our growing restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience across HR functions, strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, and hands‑on exposure to the F&B / hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning & Development (L&D):
• Design, coordinate, and track training programs to support employee growth and operational excellence
• Performance Management & Evaluation:
• Manage performance appraisal cycles, KPIs, evaluations, and improvement plans
• Recruitment, Onboarding & Off boarding:
• Handle end‑to‑end recruitment, employee onboarding, documentation, and exit processes
• People Operations & Employee Relations:
• Act as a point of contact for employees, manage HR policies, grievances, and workplace relations
• Saudi Compliance & Regulations:
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad, and other governmental platforms
• Payroll Coordination:
• Support and coordinate payroll processing, attendance, deductions, and benefits administration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven +3 years experience as an HR Specialist (restaurant or hospitality experience is a strong advantage)
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and HR compliance
• Experience with HR systems and government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism