Senior HR Specialist

Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P.; As Sali Municipality; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to manage HR operations and ensure compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and at least 4 years of HR experience, focusing on recruitment and employee relations. This role involves overseeing HR functions, managing benefits, and supporting employee development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on recruitment and employee relations.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily HR operations in Saudi Arabia.
• Implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Saudi labor laws.
• Manage employee benefits administration.
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings and candidate screening.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires.
• Conduct regular audits of HR processes.

Skills

Proven experience in HR operations

Strong understanding of Saudi labor laws

Proficient in HR software

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork and Collaboration

Quality and Results focused

Learning Agility

Creativity and innovation

Service Excellence

Agility and Adaptability

Communication

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

The Senior HR Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing HR operations in Saudi Arabia while reporting directly to the HR Business Partner (HR-BP) in Kuwait. This role involves handling daily HR functions, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily HR operations in Saudi Arabia, including employee inquiries, issue resolution, and policy enforcement.
• Implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Saudi labor laws. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in local labor laws and regulations.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including insurance, leave, and other HR-related benefits.
• Coordinate with payroll and benefits team to report any issues to clarify to the employee
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviewing.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with company policies. Address and resolve employee grievances and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and local labor laws.
• Foster a positive work environment and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare and submit regular HR reports to the HR Business Partner in Kuwait, including metrics on payroll, recruitment, employee turnover, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with external providers to deliver relevant training programs.
• Support employee development initiatives and performance management processes.
• Conduct regular audits of HR processes and documentation to ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and company policies.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits as needed.
• Collaborate with the HR team in Kuwait to ensure alignment of HR strategies and practices across regions.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to address HR-related questions and concerns.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on recruitment and employee relations.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Your Competencies:

Technical:

• Proven experience in HR operations with a strong understanding of Saudi labor laws.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Quality and Results focused
• Learning Agility
• Creativity and innovation
• Service Excellence
• Agility and Adaptability
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving