Human Resources Operations Specialist (arabic speaker)

About the Role

HRsource is seeking a Human Resources Operations Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a detail-oriented HR professional with strong expertise in HR operations, governance, and compliance within the Saudi labor market. The specialist will ensure HR processes align with business needs and KSA Labor Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring compliance with KSA Labor Law and alignment with business requirements.
• Handle Qiwa platform transactions, including contract management, Iqama-related processes, visa transactions, and Wage Protection System (WPS) reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with GOSI registration, Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) regulations.
• Maintain and update HR policies to reflect current KSA labor law and internal governance standards.
• Coordinate and support HR cyclical processes such as onboarding, offboarding, contract renewals, and end-of-service settlements.
• Ensure accurate and timely employee documentation, records management, and audit readiness.
• Support employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling in line with labor law and company policy.
• Monitor and report on HR compliance metrics, flagging risks and recommending corrective actions to management.
• Liaise with government entities (Qiwa, GOSI, MHRSD, Muqeem) to resolve HR-related administrative matters.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leadership to ensure HR processes support operational and strategic priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in HR Operations, with a strong focus on process, governance, and compliance.
• Solid working knowledge of KSA Labor Law and hands-on experience with the Qiwa platform.
• Familiarity with GOSI, Nitaqat/Saudization requirements, and MHRSD processes.
• Experience with HRIS/HR systems (*, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple HR compliance deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with government bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Discrete, reliable, and solutions-oriented with high professional integrity.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring 2-5 years of relevant experience.