Human Resources Specialist

Confidential Semi-Government; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A semi-government organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to enhance HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The role involves overseeing onboarding, compliance with Saudi labor laws, and employee relations. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration, possess 2–4 years of HR experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills in both Arabic and English. The organization offers a dynamic work environment focused on professionalism and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in government or semi-government entities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage HR operations.
• Experience in recruitment and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR operations including onboarding and offboarding.
• Administer HR policies in line with organizational standards.
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as screening and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain employee data on HR systems ensuring confidentiality.
• Handle inquiries related to HR policies and benefits.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law

Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English

Attention to detail

Professionalism and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HR systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Specialist to support and enhance HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The role will focus on HR administration, employee relations, compliance with Saudi labor laws, and supporting HR initiatives in a semi-government environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines in line with organizational standards
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as screening, interview scheduling, and offer documentation
• Maintain accurate employee data on HR systems and ensure confidentiality of records
• Support payroll inputs, leave management, and benefits administration
• Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, contracts, and benefits
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and relevant government platforms (e.g., Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher where applicable)
• Assist in performance management cycles and employee engagement initiatives
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and documentation as required
• Support audits and internal reviews related to HR processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR role (preferably within government or semi-government entities)
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices
• Experience with HR systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail