HR Generalist Senior Specialist -Saudi Nationals

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Senior Specialist to manage and support HR operations across the employee lifecycle in Saudi Arabia. The role will have a strong focus on employee administration, Saudi government platforms and compliance, onboarding/offboarding, HR systems and reporting, and employee support, with additional responsibility for recruitment coordination.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with  Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad/WPS, HRSD, Absher Business, Ajeer , and other relevant Saudi government platforms, together with a strong understanding of  Saudi Labor Law and Saudization/Nitaqat requirements .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including  employee records, contracts, employment letters, probation, leave, transfers, promotions, employee movements, onboarding, and exits .
• Maintain accurate employee data, personnel files, HR systems, and documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, Saudi Labor Law, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain employee and company information across relevant  Saudi government platforms , including  Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad/WPS, HRSD, Absher Business, Ajeer , and other applicable portals.
• Manage expatriate employee administration, including  Iqama, work permits, visas, exit/re-entry requirements, renewals, transfers , and coordination with PRO/immigration teams and relevant authorities.
• Support  GOSI, Mudad/WPS, Saudization/Nitaqat , and other statutory HR requirements, ensuring HR, payroll, and government records are accurate and aligned.
• Monitor changes to  Saudi Labor Law, HRSD regulations, government requirements, and localization rules , ensuring HR processes and employee records remain compliant.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees on HR matters, including  policies, benefits, leave, contracts, documentation, payroll-related queries, and general HR processes .
• Coordinate with  Finance/Payroll, IT, Staffing, Talent Management, and Leadership to ensure effective delivery of employee lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate end-to-end  onboarding and offboarding , including documentation, HR system updates, government requirements, access coordination, clearance, final settlement, and employee records.
• Support recruitment for consulting and internal support roles, including  candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer preparation, recruitment tracking, and onboarding transition , while partnering with hiring managers on recruitment requirements.
• Maintain HR trackers and reporting covering  headcount, recruitment, onboarding, employee movements, turnover, compliance, and outstanding actions .
• Support HR audits, compliance reviews, policy and process initiatives, and continuous improvement of HR operations and employee experience.
• Maintain strict  confidentiality and data integrity when handling employee information and sensitive HR matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in  Human Resources, Business Administration , Information Technology , or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, recruitment, and HR operations.
• Experience in a  consulting, professional services, or fast-paced corporate environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP or other HR information systems is an advantage.
• Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD , is preferred.
• Good understanding of recruitment processes, onboarding, employee documentation, and HR operations.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential employee information.
• Proficiency in  Microsoft Office , especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using HR systems, applicant tracking systems, or employee management platforms is preferred.
• Fluency in  English is required.