Specialist HR Operations

About the Role

Maaden is seeking a Specialist, HR Operations to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves assisting in the implementation of Human Capital strategic initiatives across various HR areas and ensuring operational excellence within the HR operations framework. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Role Overview

The Specialist, HR Operations supports key Human Capital functions including employee relations, training, project management, recruitment, talent management, compliance, and internal communications. This role is also responsible for coordinating benefit requests, investigating employee incidents requiring disciplinary action, and ensuring the implementation of approved corrective measures. A core focus is on maintaining operational excellence within the scope of HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate employee incidents and violations of company rules, including gathering details from supervisors and interviewing employees, then forwarding findings to Head Office HR.
• Implement approved corrective guidance actions, such as issuing warning letters with necessary explanations.
• Coordinate employee leave requests between the Mine and Head Office, ensuring policy compliance, obtaining approvals, and disbursing approved requests.
• Follow up on applications for exit/re-entry visas and residence permits for non-Saudi staff, including liaising with the Jeddah office for status updates.
• Contribute to safety goals through training and reinforcement initiatives.
• Perform various administrative personnel activities, including liaising on bank loan applications, coordinating ground transportation, processing salary actions, compiling GOSI and other reports, and suggesting policy/procedure changes.
• Review all leave requests (holiday, sick) against entitlements, referring to contracts, policies, procedures, and Labor Law, approving within guidelines, and ensuring timely processing of payments, overtime, and deductions.
• Communicate training and development needs to Head Office.
• Coordinate various payments/deductions with HR Riyadh, including vacations and advance payments.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with Riyadh Recruitment, including handling requisitions, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and processing selected candidates.
• Process termination procedures in accordance with individual contracts, company policy, and Labor Law.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in HR operations or a similar capacity.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, with coordination responsibilities extending to Jeddah and other operational sites as required. The role involves working within a dynamic Human Resources department, supporting a diverse workforce.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and are interested in contributing to Maaden's Human Capital initiatives are encouraged to apply.