People Operations Specialist - East Region

Kone DACH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in people operations is seeking a People Operations Specialist for the East Region in Riyadh. This role focuses on local operations, onboarding, offboarding, and supporting cultural initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR, experience in HR roles, and is proficient in both Arabic and English. Join a team dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.
• Experience managing onboarding and offboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Advising on People & Communication operating models.
• Managing onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Supporting engagement activities and HR operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

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People Operations Specialist - East Region

locations: Riyadh

time type: Vollzeit

posted on: Vor 18 Tagen ausgeschrieben

job requisition id: R0648155

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency, putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Operations Specialist - East Region, Saudi Arabia within the People & Communications (P&C) team to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a People Operations Specialist, you will support delivering the people and communications agenda within your responsibility area. The focus is on local people and communications operations, requiring local language skills, understanding of legal requirements, and close proximity for effective collaboration. The role reports to the People Operations Manager, Saudi Arabia.

Local People Operations – Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising line managers and employees on the correct usage of People & Communication operating models, including self-service options and services provided by the People & Communications function.
• Onboarding: ensuring a smooth onboarding process aligned with global standards, including updating materials, organizing induction sessions, and feedback analysis.
• Offboarding: managing the offboarding process, including exit interviews, process completion, and feedback analysis.
• Supporting culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.
• Managing local benefits administration and related communications.
• Providing relocation support for local hires from abroad, including vendor initiation.
• Handling employment, time, attendance, and payroll preparations, including document collection and coordination.
• Supporting organizational data management activities, including data uploads and report utilization.
• Supporting annual People & Communications processes, including translations, training, and communication in line with guidance.
• Assisting in Leadership and Talent Review sessions, including preparation, planning, and follow-up.
• Supporting engagement activities, including survey preparations, results analysis, team discussions, and action planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience managing onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

At KONE, we focus on creating an innovative and collaborative work culture that values each individual's contribution. Employee retention is a priority, and we encourage engagement, information sharing, and idea exchange. Sustainability is integral to our culture and daily work. We adhere to ethical business practices and aim to build a culture of trust and respect where good performance is recognized. We are proud to offer a variety of experiences and opportunities to help you achieve your professional and personal goals and enjoy a healthy, balanced life.

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