School HR Operations Coordinator | Onboarding & Compliance

Waadacademy; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waadacademy in Jeddah is seeking an HR Operations Coordinator to support daily HR activities at our Primary School campus. You will act as the first contact for HR inquiries and help manage onboarding, attendance, and employee documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in HR operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and a good understanding of Saudi labor regulations. Experience in education is a plus, and you will work closely with school leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in HR Operations.
• Experience in the education sector is an advantage.
• Good understanding of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries from employees and school leadership.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate attendance, leave management, and timesheet verification.
• Prepare HR letters, employment certificates, and other employee documents.
• Support payroll by ensuring timely submission of attendance and HR changes.
• Monitor contract renewals, probation periods, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and labor regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR events at the school.
• Assist in resolving routine employee relations matters and elevate issues when necessary.

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding

Leave management

Payroll support

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Waadacademy in Jeddah is seeking an HR Operations Coordinator to support daily HR activities at our Primary School campus. You will act as the first contact for HR inquiries and help manage onboarding, attendance, and employee documentation.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in HR operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and a good understanding of Saudi labor regulations. Experience in education is a plus, and you will work closely with school leadership and staff.