Senior HR Specialist

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior HR Specialist to manage their Human Resources function. This role requires expertise in Saudi labor laws and regulations, as well as experience in developing HR strategies for operational efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee HR operations in the Gulf region, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the company's expansion plans. Candidates should be Saudi nationals with advanced HR knowledge and professional English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Saudi national with proven HR experience in Saudi Arabia, particularly in fast-growing companies.
• Advanced knowledge of Saudi labor law and management of government platforms like Qiwa.
• Strong skills in preparing and managing employee contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Human Resources department ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Develop plans and structures for company objectives and Gulf expansion.
• Oversee HR operations across company branches in the Gulf region.

Skills

Experience in Human Resources

Knowledge of Saudi labor law

English proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

One of our clients in Saudi Arabia is looking for Senior HR Specialist, to manage the Human Resources function and develop professional, scalable HR plans, strategy, and Company structuring. To support company in Saudi Arabia and its branches across the Gulf region, while ensuring full compliance with labor regulations and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Title: Senior HR Specialist
• Department: Human Resources – HR Division Management Location: Al Khobar – Saudi Arabia
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Work Mode: On-site
• Manage the Human Resources department and ensure efficiency of policies, procedures, and operations
• Develop plans and organizational structures aligned with company objectives and Gulf expansion, including workforce planning, Saudization, and leave and contracts frameworks to ensure operations efficiency and compliance with Saudi and GCC labor regulations.
• Prepare and administer employee contracts and job structures in compliance with applicable regulations
• Develop and implement a Scalable HR Framework aligned with company expansion plans
• Oversee HR operations in the company branches across the Gulf region
• Monitor internal HR policies and procedures to ensure governance and compliance
• Coordinate with legal and advisory teams when required to maintain regulatory alignment
• Support HR daily operations

Requirements

• Basic Requirements
• Saudi national
• Proven experience in Human Resources within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, preferably in startups or fast-growing companies
• Advanced knowledge of Saudi labor law and government platforms management (Qiwa, Misa, Mudad, GOSI, Saudi Business Center)
• Strong experience in preparing and managing employee contracts and job structures
• Advanced understanding of HR governance and compliance with labor laws and regulations
• Professional level English proficiency in speaking and writing