Human Resources Associate

Job Overview

The Human Resources Associate will oversee daily HR operations in line with Saudi labor regulations, handling recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete recruitment cycles to ensure prompt hiring aligned with organizational requirements.
• Design and implement sourcing approaches to fulfill Saudization (Nitaqat) standards.
• Handle all stages of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, contract management, transfers, and exit processes, compliant with Saudi Labor Law.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate HR records to support audits and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regularly update HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage HR operations via governmental platforms, ensuring timely and accurate employee data processing.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll inputs like salary updates and employee information, assist with benefits administration, prepare final settlements, and guarantee punctual payments.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, resolving inquiries, handling grievances, and facilitating disciplinary procedures.
• Generate monthly attendance reports and oversee the employee leave schedule.
• Work alongside the Regional HR team on annual performance appraisals, headcount management, HR budgeting, and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare and deliver HR reports analyzing metrics such as headcount, turnover rates, and Saudization compliance monthly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Between two to five years of HR experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Comprehensive understanding of Saudi labor laws and HR compliance practices.
• Experience collaborating with regional offices across various locations is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with Qiwa and GOSI governmental HR systems.
• Willingness to represent HR at external meetings when necessary.
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational capabilities, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High importance placed on confidentiality, precision, and meticulousness.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working autonomously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).