Human Resources Specialist

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Human Resources Operations Specialist to manage HR processes, ensure Saudi Labor Law compliance, and support employee lifecycle management, HR systems, payroll coordination, and reporting.

The role partners with the HR Manager to maintain accurate records, process transfers and terminations, and drive data-driven improvements while upholding confidentiality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 2–5 years of experience in HR Operations or personnel administration.
• Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong written and spoken Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operational activities and employee transactions.
• Maintain employee records, files and HR databases.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and certificates.
• Process transfers, promotions, salary changes, and terminations.
• Generate HR reports and headcount analyses.
• Support onboarding, lifecycle events, and EOSB processes.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and company policies.

Skills

HR Operations

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Operations Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Manager

Job Summary

The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for managing and executing HR operational processes, ensuring compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies. The role supports employee lifecycle management, HR systems administration, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR reporting while maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage daily HR operational activities and employee transactions.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, certificates, and other HR documents.
• Process employee transfers, promotions, salary changes, and terminations.
• Ensure data accuracy within HR systems.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Monitor probation periods and contract renewals.
• Manage employee exits, resignations, and End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) processes.
• Ensure timely completion of all employee lifecycle transactions.

Compliance & Government Platforms

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies.
• Support Saudization (Nitaqat) objectives and workforce compliance requirements.
• Coordinate HR activities related to Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and other government platforms.

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Generate HR reports, workforce statistics, and headcount analyses.
• Support management with HR metrics and operational data.
• Monitor HR KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Saudi.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in HR Operations, Personnel Administration, or a related HR function.
• Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.