Senior HR Operations Specialist

KAMCO for General Contracting; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior HR Operations Specialist to manage the HR lifecycle for office and site-based employees. Key responsibilities include managing government portals, payroll compliance, employee relations, and HR audits. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in the construction industry, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and Saudization. Proficiency in both English and Arabic is required for effective communication.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of HR Operations experience in the Construction or Contracting industry in KSA.
• Expert-level knowledge of KSA government portals.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities on government portals like Qiwa and Muqeem.
• Support monthly payroll processing under the Wage Protection System.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding for site-based staff.
• Ensure compliance and maintain audit-ready employee files.
• Act as the first contact for HR-related issues and grievances.
• Manage health insurance policy updates and renewals.

Skills

KSA government portals management

Payroll and WPS compliance

Employee relations

Medical insurance management

Strong understanding of Saudization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1984 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, KAMCO Contracting Division is a leading builder of Pre-Engineered and Structural Steel Buildings. With a strong presence in the Middle East, including the UAE and Lebanon, KAMCO has executed projects worth over S.R. 5 billion and maintains an annual turnover of S.R. 300-500 million. Employing more than 2,000 team members, KAMCO also owns a 22% stake in AL JAZEERA, a manpower services company, enabling them to recruit and manage skilled manpower effectively for projects.

Job Summary

We are looking for a result-oriented Senior HR Operations Specialist to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day HR lifecycle for our office and site-based employees, ensuring 100% compliance with Saudi Labor Law and optimizing our operational workflows. If you have a deep understanding of the KSA government portals and the unique challenges of the construction sector (manpower mobilization, site housing, and end-of-service), we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Government Portals Management: Lead all activities on Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad. Handle Iqama renewals, profession changes, and contract authentication.
• Payroll & WPS: Support monthly payroll processing and ensure compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS) via Mudad.
• Employee Lifecycle: Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, particularly for blue-collar and site-based staff. Calculate accurate End of Service (EOS) benefits.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all employee files and company licenses are up to date and audit-ready. Maintain the company’s Nitaqat status.
• Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for site-related HR issues, grievances, and disciplinary actions in accordance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Medical Insurance: Manage the annual renewal and daily additions/deletions for the company’s health insurance policy.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–4 years of solid HR Operations experience, specifically within the Construction or Contracting industry in KSA.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Tech-Savvy: Expert-level knowledge of KSA government portals and HRIS software.
• Language: Fluent in English and Arabic
• Skills: Strong understanding of the "Nitaqat" system, Saudization targets, and recent labor law updates.