Human Resources Specialist – Saudization (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

The Human Resources Specialist (Saudization) will join the People and Culture team to deliver core HR services, manage government‑related processes and support compliance with Saudi labour regulations. This hands‑on role focuses on accurate processing of employee transactions through platforms such as QIWA, GOSI and MUQEEM, while providing advisory support to managers and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day HR operations, including onboarding, off‑boarding and employee lifecycle administration.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance with all employment requirements.
• Assist payroll processing, GOSI contributions, benefits administration and related HR operational activities.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs such as COOP and TAMHEER.
• Manage licensing, certifications and professional membership renewals (e.g., RICS, TAQEEM, REGA).
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting across HR systems and government portals.
• Provide advisory services on government relations, resolve related issues and ensure compliance with labour laws.
• Manage external visa processing providers and oversee visa, labor contract and documentation issuance.
• Support government audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong experience in HR operations and Saudi government portals (QIWA, GOSI, MUQEEM).
• Proactive problem‑solver with ability to deliver high‑quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with Saudi Saudization requirements and related compliance processes.

Required skills

• QIWA platform
• GOSI portal
• MUQEEM system
• COOP program administration
• TAMHEER program administration
• RICS, TAQEEM, REGA membership management
• Bilingual documentation (English & Arabic)