Senior HR Generalist

Snap Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an HR Senior Generalist in Riyadh. The role includes acting as a People Partner, leading HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws. Candidates should have at least 5 years of HR experience and fluency in Arabic. The position emphasizes a fast-paced environment, making strong problem-solving and communication skills essential. This position supports the company's focus on cultural values and employee development while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant HR experience in a multinational or high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of Saudi employment regulations and HR compliance.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted People Partner and point of contact for employees.
• Lead and support core HR programs including workforce planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law and other local regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The People Team drives our values of being kind, smart and creative across Snap's global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators, help people do their best work, grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe, and cohesive community. Together, we are Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness), HR Tech, People Analytics, People Operations, People Services, Council, Learning & Development, Employer Brand and Employee Relations.

We’re looking for an HR Senior Generalist to join our People Team in Saudi and play a key role in supporting our growing organization.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a trusted People Partner and primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support talent strategy, organizational design, and change initiatives

• Lead and support the delivery of core HR programs including workforce planning, engagement, performance management, promotions, talent development, and succession planning

• Manage employee relations cases end-to-end, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution, and escape complex matters when needed

• Support internal mobility, exits, performance managementand headcount changes in close collaboration with cross-functional partners

• Administer and oversee employee lifecycle changes in Workday in partnership with the People Tech and People Operations teams

• Maintain accurate HR documentation including contracts, transfers, promotions, and compliance records

• Ensure adherence to Saudi labor law, Saudization (Nitaqat), GOSI, Qiwa, and other local regulatory requirements

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, policies, and tools to enhance efficiency and employee experience
  Model and reinforce Snap’s values of being smart, kind, and creative
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong experience across generalist HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and culture initiatives
  Sound knowledge of Saudi labor law and local HR practices; experience with Saudization frameworks is a strong advantage

• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization

• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail

• Proficiency with Mac and Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs); experience with Workday or similar HR systems is a plus
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of relevant HR experience, ideally in a multinational or high-growth environment

• Strong understanding of Saudi employment regulations and HR compliance

• Fluency in Arabic is a must.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!