Human Resources Associate

About the role

The HR Associate will manage daily human resources operations in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with Saudi labour law. The role covers recruitment, employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, and employee relations, supporting both the local office and regional HR teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment activities and develop sourcing strategies to meet Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.
• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle – onboarding, contracts, transfers, off‑boarding – in line with Saudi Labour Law.
• Maintain accurate HR and employee records, prepare monthly attendance reports and manage the leave calendar.
• Collaborate with Finance to input payroll changes, support benefits administration and prepare final settlements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations, handling queries, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Prepare and present HR metrics such as headcount, turnover and Saudization compliance on a monthly basis.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with strong knowledge of Saudi labour laws.
• Experience working with regional offices or multiple locations is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Qiwa and GOSI HR systems.
• Advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).