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About the Role

Apsco is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for managing the end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments to our employees while strictly adhering to all local regulations and internal policies. The Payroll Specialist will play a key part in maintaining organizational efficiency by safeguarding sensitive payroll data, effectively resolving employee inquiries, and fostering strong collaboration with our Human Capital Management (HCM) and Finance departments.

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with 2-5 years of experience to contribute to a vital function within Apsco. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of all payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle, encompassing data collection, accurate calculations, deduction processing, and final payment execution to guarantee timely and precise salary disbursements.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable payroll regulations and internal company policies through meticulous reporting and timely statutory filings.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll matters promptly and efficiently, providing clear and accurate information.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by managing relevant payroll-related activities.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate payroll records, including attendance and leave data, while upholding the highest standards of data confidentiality.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including HCM and Finance, to facilitate payroll audits, identify opportunities for process improvements, and drive efficiency initiatives.
• Undertake additional payroll-related tasks as assigned to ensure the continuity and smooth operation of the payroll function.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a closely related field is required.
• Possess 2-5 years of progressive experience specifically in payroll processing or a comparable role within HR or Finance.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of payroll calculations, Saudi Arabian statutory requirements, and relevant compliance mandates.
• Proficiency in utilizing payroll and HR systems is essential.
• A solid command of standard office software, including spreadsheet and word processing applications, is necessary.
• Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address complex payroll issues.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• A professional certification in Payroll or HR is considered a significant advantage.

Required Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Calculations
• Understanding of Statutory Requirements
• Compliance Management
• Payroll Systems Proficiency
• HR Systems Proficiency
• Office Software Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Confidentiality

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience in payroll processing or a similar function.

About the Role

KONE, a certified Top Employer, is seeking a dedicated Safety Specialist to join its team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to KONE's commitment to safety, focusing on continuous improvement of safety performance and awareness. Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist will play a key part in upholding and enhancing KONE's safety culture, contributing to a better world of work by prioritizing employee well-being, collaboration, diversity, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of KONE's safety management system, covering worker, user, and third-party safety.
• Foster a culture of active safety care, serving as a role model for best practices.
• Compile, maintain, and enhance safety documentation in collaboration with the unit safety team.
• Participate actively in unit safety committee meetings and other relevant safety forums.
• Provide professional advice and support to the unit on all safety-related matters.
• Plan, participate in, and implement projects and activities aimed at improving overall safety performance.
• Collaborate with customers and partners, including KONE subcontractors, to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Support the development, review, and exercise of crisis and emergency response plans.
• Monitor and develop safety risk management processes, tools, and practices to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Support safety-related change management projects and initiatives, ensuring safety considerations are integrated.
• Collect, measure, and ensure the accuracy of safety data, and report on performance metrics.
• Monitor developments in the legal and business environment concerning safety, identifying potential impacts and proposing necessary actions.
• Perform regular safety audits to verify compliance, identify uncontrolled risks, and address deviations from safety protocols.
• Assist line management in conducting safety audits and visits, and support the continuous improvement of the audit process.
• Analyze and investigate safety incidents, and support the improvement of the incident investigation process.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions to drive continual improvement in safety performance.
• Develop personal competencies as a safety specialist in cooperation with the manager.
• Support the training and development of others' safety competencies within the unit.
• Proactively communicate safety information, including investigation outcomes and best practices, to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety within the elevators, construction, or related industries.
• NEBOSH and IOSH certifications are mandatory.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Safety Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of Risk Management principles and practices.
• Experience in conducting Safety Audits.
• Skilled in Incident Investigation and analysis.
• Competence in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Excellent Training and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Passion for safety and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Excellent command of both English and Arabic languages.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. KONE is committed to fostering an innovative and collaborative working culture where individual contributions are valued, and employee engagement, information sharing, and idea exchange are key focus areas. Sustainability is an integral part of KONE's culture and daily practice, emphasizing ethical business practices, mutual trust, respect among co-workers, and recognition of good performance. KONE offers opportunities to help employees achieve career and personal goals, promoting a healthy and balanced life.

About the Role

EY is seeking a Quality & Risk Management Manager to join the MENA Tax Quality (TQ) team. This role involves supporting client teams across the Middle East and North Africa region to ensure high-quality delivery, effective risk management, and compliance with regulatory and internal EY requirements. As a member of a focused team, you will gain diverse skills and experience while contributing to various projects and initiatives.

The MENA region comprises 14 countries, and the MENA TQ team plays a vital role in enabling client teams to deliver exceptional service, innovate, develop business, and maintain market presence. The team collaborates with Global Tax Quality, General Counsel’s Office, Risk Management, and other business functions to support global and local priorities. You will be part of the consultation network, providing tailored training and communicating key messages to client teams throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice to client teams on procedural, policy, quality, compliance, or risk-management matters.
• Review client and engagement acceptance assessments and collaborate with client-serving teams for approvals.
• Conduct periodic reviews of policies and guidance, and produce guidance on relevant matters.
• Develop processes and protocols for quality and risk management.
• Curate and deliver training to the business.
• Conduct contract reviews from a risk identification perspective and participate in related negotiation efforts.
• Lead and manage ongoing short and long-term projects as required.
• Support change management initiatives and guide stakeholders through significant change.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies, leveraging technology and AI.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree and/or professional qualifications in Legal and Risk Management-related disciplines.
• A minimum of 7 years of prior and related work experience, preferably in Quality, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Audit functions.
• A deep understanding of the consultative approach towards internal clients and stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Comfort working on multiple initiatives simultaneously with various team members.
• Experience or awareness of the regulatory environment and requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Quality, Risk Management, Procedural, and Policy matters.
• Expertise in Compliance, Client and Engagement acceptance assessments, and providing Guidance.
• Ability to develop and implement Processes and protocols.
• Experience in delivering Training and conducting Contract reviews with a focus on Risk identification.
• Skilled in Negotiation efforts and Project management.
• Adept at Change management and Process design.
• Familiarity with Technology and AI applications.
• Strong ability to manage Internal stakeholders.
• Legal acumen and understanding.
• IT literacy and savviness with technology, with the ability to promptly learn new systems and tools, detect issues, and initiate their resolution.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound observations and recommendations.
• An eye for detail and a focus on continuous improvement and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively partner and collaborate with other functions on various initiatives.
• Ability to balance approachability and support with resoluteness and resilience in challenging situations.
• High degree of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead colleagues through and manage complex and high-risk situations.
• Experience working with Power BI or other analytics platforms is desirable.
• Ability to be future-focused and adapt to new and developing areas of the business.
• A good command of Arabic (written and spoken) is ideal.

Work Location and Environment

This is a full-time position. Candidates should be based in one of the following office locations: Riyadh, Al Khobar, or Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, or Doha in Qatar. EY offers a world-class experience, developing you with future-focused skills and equipping you with global experiences. The environment is flexible, fostering talent within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.