Human Resources Officer

Job Overview

The Human Resources Officer will oversee and support daily HR functions within a manufacturing facility, facilitating effective employee management and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and Saudi Labor Law. This role collaborates closely with plant leadership and department supervisors to maintain operational efficiency and workforce harmony.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee routine HR tasks and employee services specific to the manufacturing plant context.
• Address employee relations matters including complaints, grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Track attendance records, manage shift allocations, monitor overtime, leave balances, and absenteeism trends.
• Collaborate with department heads for manpower planning and workforce requirement assessments.
• Assist in recruitment activities such as interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and employee induction for the plant.
• Maintain comprehensive and precise employee files, employment contracts, and HR-related documentation.
• Draft HR correspondence such as letters, certificates, and disciplinary warnings.
• Facilitate payroll preparation by validating accurate attendance and overtime data.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and internal HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct onboarding orientations and support offboarding processes including resignation and termination handling and exit clearances.
• Generate periodic HR reports covering workforce size, attendance metrics, turnover rates, absenteeism, and staffing levels.
• Liaise with management on employee performance issues, disciplinary measures, and other workforce concerns.
• Promote employee engagement and welfare initiatives within the plant.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning employee and HR information.
• Align HR practices with the operational demands of a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Between 3 to 5 years of HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or factory settings.
• Proven expertise in HR operations and managing employee relations.
• Sound understanding of Saudi Labor Law.
• Experience working with large, shift-based workforces preferred.
• Familiarity with governmental HR systems such as Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, and Muqeem.
• Well-versed in attendance and payroll procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in English language.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.