Human Resources Officer – Full‑time (Jeddah)

About the role

The Arab International Schools (AIS) in Jeddah is seeking a full‑time Human Resources Officer to manage the complete employee lifecycle. The role will be based on‑site and will support recruitment, onboarding, records management and compliance within a dynamic educational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, conduct onboarding and maintain personnel files.
• Administer contracts, attendance, leave records and ensure compliance with school policies and Saudi regulations.
• Develop, communicate and update HR policies aligned with organisational values.
• Handle employee relations queries, support performance management and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Prepare and revise job descriptions in collaboration with department heads.
• Generate HR reports, maintain data accuracy and support decision‑making.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR operations or HR management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; HR certifications are a plus.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and leadership.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.