HR Specialist – Recruitment, Onboarding & Compliance

About the role

This position is responsible for managing the full spectrum of human‑resources activities for both local staff and Chinese support personnel operating in Saudi Arabia, ensuring smooth recruitment, compliance and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment and staffing, including resume screening, interview coordination, background checks and onboarding for local and Chinese support staff.
• Manage onboarding, off‑boarding, probation, transfers, resignations and contract renewals, maintaining accurate personnel files for both local and Chinese employees.
• Oversee daily attendance, shift scheduling, leave and overtime approvals, and produce monthly attendance reports.
• Implement and support performance evaluation processes, aggregate results and assist with incentive mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labour laws, handling social insurance, work permits, visas and related documentation.
• Facilitate employee relations, conflict resolution and organise team‑building and cultural activities.
• Prepare HR ledgers, personnel movement reports and coordinate with the headquarters HR department.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 1 year of HR experience in an overseas Chinese enterprise, preferably with exposure to Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Strong organisational, data‑analysis and document‑drafting abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, detail‑oriented and adaptable to high‑pressure environments.
• Basic English proficiency; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.