HR Specialist (Operations & Recruitment)

About the role

We are seeking an HR Specialist who will manage both employee operations and recruitment functions within our Human Resources team in Jeddah. The role is permanent and full‑time, reporting to the HR manager and supporting the organization’s compliance and talent acquisition needs.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update employee files and records.
• Track, renew, and manage employment contracts, sponsorship transfers, and visa processes using Qiwa and Muqeem.
• Ensure compliance with the Wage Protection System (Mudad) and monitor GOSI social insurance updates.
• Oversee Saudization ratios via the Nitaqat platform and manage government support programmes such as Taqat and HRDF/Hadaf.
• Prepare periodic reports on employee affairs.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for open positions.
• Coordinate with department managers to define hiring needs and manage the end‑to‑end recruitment cycle, including onboarding.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Previous HR experience covering both operations and recruitment.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities, with capacity to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in English is a plus.

Required skills

• Qiwa platform
• Mudad system
• Muqeem platform
• GOSI (Social Insurance) portal
• Nitaqat Saudization tool
• Taqat and HRDF/Hadaf programmes