Human resources associate

The HR Associate is responsible for managing day-to-day human resources operations in compliance with Saudi labor laws, including employee relations, payroll coordination, recruitment, and regulatory compliance support. Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities to ensure timely hiring aligned with business needs. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support compliance with Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements. Coordinate the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, transfers, and offboarding, in compliance with Saudi Labour Law. Maintain accurate HR and employee records and documentation, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness. Ensure adherence to local labor regulations and maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and internal work rules. Support and coordinate with internal stakeholders to execute HR operations on government platforms, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee data. Coordinate payroll inputs with Finance, including salary changes and employee updates, while supporting benefits administration. Responsible for the preparation of final settlements and ensuring timely payments. Act as the point of contact for employee relations, addressing queries, resolving grievances, and supporting disciplinary processes. Prepare monthly attendance reports and maintain the employee leave calendar. Collaborate with the Regional HR team on annual appraisals, headcount planning, HR budgeting, and employee engagement initiatives. Prepare and present HR reports, tracking key metrics such as headcount, turnover, and Saudization compliance on a monthly basis. Education Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field Experience 2–5 years of HR experience in KSA Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR compliance Exposure to working with regional offices across multiple locations is an added advantage. Skills & Competencies Strong communication skills in English and Arabic (written and verbal). Knowledge and familiarity with Qiwa and GOSI systems. Must be willing to attend external meetings to represent the HR function on HR-related matters as and when required. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment. High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Proactive, agile, and able to work independently. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). #J-18808-Ljbffr