HR Coordinator

About setec Middle East

setec Middle East is part of setec, an international multidisciplinary engineering group that delivers complex and innovative projects globally. Based in Riyadh, the Middle East team is involved in major projects and programs across Saudi Arabia, with expertise in urban planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental services, and PMC/PMO. As activities expand within the Kingdom, setec Middle East is seeking an HR Coordinator to support HR operations in its Riyadh office.

The Role of HR Coordinator

The HR Coordinator will provide day-to-day support across a broad range of HR activities, working closely with the HR team and management. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves supporting functions from recruitment and onboarding to employee administration and HR reporting. This role is suitable for an HR professional with 2-5 years of experience looking to develop broad HR expertise within a growing, multicultural, and international engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of employment contracts, HR letters, certificates, and other employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing documentation and coordinating new employee arrivals.
• Assist with leave, medical insurance, and employee benefits administration.
• Help ensure HR documentation and processes comply with company policies and Saudi requirements.
• Support recruitment activities for positions in Saudi Arabia, including coordinating interviews, communication with candidates, and job postings.
• Collect and prepare HR information required for payroll processing.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams and external providers as needed.
• Support employee data updates and administrative follow-up.
• Assist with HR reporting, dashboards, and workforce statistics.
• Assist with processes related to Iqama, visas, work permits, GOSI, and medical insurance.
• Support the team in maintaining HR compliance with Saudi regulations and nationalization requirements.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees on routine HR and administrative matters.
• Help employees navigate HR procedures and documentation.
• Support internal HR communication and employee initiatives.
• Contribute to training and development coordination when required.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in an HR role.
• Demonstrated ability to support a broad range of HR activities.
• Understanding of HR documentation, processes, and compliance.
• Experience with recruitment support and employee administration.

Work Environment and Impact

The HR Coordinator will join a growing international engineering organization contributing to major projects across Saudi Arabia. setec Middle East is involved in significant programs linked to Saudi Arabia's transformation, including King Salman Park, Riyadh Metro, AlUla Master Plan, Diriyah Gate, and Riyadh Expo 2030. This role offers broad exposure to HR operations and the opportunity to develop experience within an international and multicultural environment.