HR and Administration Manager

About the role

The HR and Administration Manager will lead the shared‑services function that covers Human Resources, Government Relations, Administration and Non‑Commercial Purchasing across the Kingdom. The role ensures all processes are compliant, audit‑ready and support the business with speed and integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the integrated services team, set KPIs and SLAs, and report monthly performance, cost and compliance to executive management.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle – recruitment, onboarding, contracts, performance, payroll (Wage Protection System), GOSI, medical insurance and end‑of‑service benefits – in line with Saudi Labour Law and Nitaqat requirements.
• Manage government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business) and ensure timely renewal of commercial licences, municipal permits and other regulatory authorisations.
• Administer office facilities, staff accommodation, vehicle fleet, utilities, security and travel services, and maintain fixed‑asset and document‑control records.
• Run non‑commercial procurement under the approved policy, enforce competitive quotations, vendor registration, ZATCA e‑invoicing and VAT compliance, and monitor supplier performance against SLAs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; master’s degree or CIPD/SHRM/CIPS certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role covering HR, government relations and administration in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher Business) and procurement controls.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken; Saudi national.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Saudi government platforms: Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher Business.
• Experience in ZATCA e‑invoicing (Fatoora) and VAT compliance.
• Knowledge of Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) for handling employee and vendor data.
• Hands‑on use of HRMS, ERP and procurement workflow systems.