Payroll & People Operations Specialist — Saudi Arabia

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

Job summary

AFRY is seeking a Payroll and People Operations Specialist to support our Saudi Arabia operations. This role delivers accurate payroll and HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor legislation, payroll regulations, and company policies.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, Finance, external payroll providers, and the broader EMEA People Operations team to drive timely payroll processing, onboarding, visa administration, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/HR related field.
• 3+ years experience in Payroll Administration or People Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, payroll regulations, GOSI.
• Experience with external payroll providers.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing for employees, including Mawarit integration.
• Collect, review and validate inputs: hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave, final settlements.
• Process leave transactions and maintain leave balances.
• Coordinate monthly reimbursements and ensure timely payroll payments.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and GOSI; maintain payroll docs.
• Support visa administration, including Iqama renewals and mobility requirements.
• Manage onboarding, contracts, data changes, promotions, transfers, offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records in HRIS; collaborate with Finance and external providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

AFRY is seeking a Payroll and People Operations Specialist to support our Saudi Arabia operations. This role delivers accurate payroll and HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor legislation, payroll regulations, and company policies.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, Finance, external payroll providers, and the broader EMEA People Operations team to drive timely payroll processing, onboarding, visa administration, and data integrity.