HR Specialist – Payroll & Operations

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to manage payroll, employee lifecycle events, and compliance with Saudi labor regulations. The role involves close collaboration with Finance and ensures accurate employee data across internal and government platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly payroll inputs, including allowances, deductions, overtime, unpaid leave and adjustments.
• Coordinate payroll processing and ensure salary data accuracy.
• Handle final settlements, End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations and employee off‑boarding.
• Maintain employment contracts, renewals, amendments and related documentation.
• Manage employee data and HR transactions through the internal HR system.
• Interact with Saudi government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, Muqeem, Absher) for permits, Iqama renewals and sponsorship transfers.
• Prepare HR letters, certificates, salary confirmations and official correspondence.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, probation periods, residency/work permit expirations and other critical deadlines.
• Support employee relations cases and respond to inquiries on payroll, contracts and benefits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of HR operations experience, with strong payroll and EOSB expertise.
• Hands‑on experience with Saudi government HR platforms.
• Good knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Excel
• Qiwa
• Mudad
• GOSI
• Muqeem