HR Operations Specialist

A company in the Human Resources sector is hiring a Female HR Operations Specialist in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong, hands-on expertise in Saudi Arabian HR operations and labor law compliance.

The HR Operations Specialist role is a cornerstone in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of human resources. This vital position supports both employees and management by implementing policies and procedures, contributing to an organized work environment that complies with local and international regulations and laws. The role requires a deep understanding of the employee lifecycle and the ability to handle various administrative and legal aspects.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day HR activities, including employee onboarding, employment contracts, and personnel administration.
• Coordinate payroll, leave and attendance management, medical insurance, employee relations, and offboarding procedures.
• Independently handle transactions through Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, HRSD, and other relevant government platforms.
• Prepare, review, process, and maintain employment contracts and personnel documentation.
• Manage employee leave, attendance, probation periods, and contract-related transactions.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance adjustments, allowances, deductions, and employee changes.
• Familiarity with employee medical insurance administration, enrollment, updates, and coordination.
• Prepare official HR letters, employment certificates, salary certificates, and employee-related correspondence.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data consistency across HR systems and government platforms.

Job details:
📍 موقع العمل: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
💼 نوع الدوام: Full-time
🏢 مكان العمل: Onsite
🎓 مستوى الخبرة: Senior level (6-10 years)
💰 الراتب: Not stated

🔹 Proven, hands-on experience in HR Operations within Saudi Arabia – mandatory.
🔹 Strong practical experience processing employee transactions through Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, and Muqeem – essential.
🔹 Good working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, its implementing regulations, and relevant HR compliance requirements.
🔹 Practical understanding of the complete employee lifecycle, from onboarding through separation and offboarding.
🔹 Ability to manage accurate employee records and ensure data consistency across HR systems and government platforms.
🔹 Good Arabic and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
🔹 Currently based in Dammam or willing to relocate.
🔹 Immediate availability to join is highly preferred.
🔹 Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple HR transactions simultaneously.
🔹 Ability to coordinate effectively with Finance, Payroll, Government Relations, and operational departments.
🔹 Familiarity with Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements and payroll compliance is an advantage.
🔹 Knowledge of employee final settlements, end-of-service benefits, and separation procedures is desirable.
🔹 Experience using HR Management Systems (HRMS / HRIS) is an advantage.
🔹 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred.
🔹 High standards of confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, and regulatory compliance.