People Operations Specialist - East Region

KONE France; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Operations Specialist to enhance local HR operations in Riyadh. This role involves advising line managers, managing onboarding and offboarding processes, and supporting initiatives related to culture and diversity. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration, 3-5 years of HR experience, and be a native Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and offers a fulfilling career with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience in a similar role.
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers on People & Communication operating models.
• Managing onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Supporting culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

HR Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

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People Operations Specialist - East Region

Locations: Riyadh

Time Type: Full-time

Posted on: Today

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, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a People Operations Specialist, you will support the delivery of the people and communications agenda within your responsibility area. The role focuses on local people and communications operations, requiring local language skills, understanding of legal requirements and practices, and close physical proximity to work effectively. You will work in close collaboration with the entire People & Communications team. The role reports to the People Operations Manager, Saudi Arabia.

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

1. 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.
2. Ensuring smooth onboarding processes in line with global procedures, including updating materials, organizing induction sessions, and analyzing feedback.
3. Managing offboarding processes, ensuring they are aligned with global standards, including exit interviews and feedback analysis.
4. Supporting initiatives related to culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Managing local benefits administration and related communications.
6. Providing relocation support for local hires from abroad, including vendor coordination.
7. Handling employment, attendance, and payroll-related preparations, including data collection and document coordination.
8. Supporting organizational data management activities, such as data uploads and report utilization.
9. Promoting the use of Workday reports and dashboards.
10. Supporting annual People & Communications processes, including translations, training, and communications.
11. Assisting in Leadership and Talent Review sessions, including preparation, planning, and follow-up.
12. Supporting engagement initiatives, including survey preparations, results analysis, 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Experience with Workday is a plus. At KONE, we value innovation, collaboration, and respect, fostering a culture based on trust, teamwork, and recognition of individual performance. Join us to enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development.