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About the Role

Folk Maritime is seeking an experienced Senior Executive HR Officer to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role primarily focuses on managing day-to-day HR operations and providing comprehensive support to employees throughout their career lifecycle. The position requires a strong understanding of HR principles and practices within the Saudi Arabian context, with minimal involvement in government relations and facilities management.

As a Senior Executive HR Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations, from onboarding new employees to managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic and challenging environment for a dedicated HR professional.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle from start to finish, including onboarding, offboarding, and processing contract changes.
• Support recruitment activities and coordinate the hiring process to ensure timely and effective talent acquisition.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and effectively manage HR systems.
• Implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with the Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Respond to employee inquiries promptly and provide expert HR advisory support to foster a positive work environment.
• Support the implementation of performance management processes and engagement initiatives to drive employee development and satisfaction.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and assist in managing employee benefits.
• Liaise with government relations and facilities teams on essential requirements as needed, within a limited scope.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR in general.
• Strong and demonstrable understanding of the Saudi Labor Law and current HR practices in the Kingdom.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations and overseeing core HR processes.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, enabling effective interaction with various stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to work, coupled with strong organizational skills and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Core Skills

• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Recruitment and Hiring Process Coordination
• HR Systems Maintenance
• HR Policy Implementation and Compliance
• Saudi Labor Law Expertise
• Handling Employee Inquiries and HR Advisory
• Performance Management Support
• Employee Engagement Initiatives
• Payroll Input Coordination
• Employee Benefits Management
• Liaison with Government Relations and Facilities
• Employee Relations Management
• HR Operations
• Strong Communication Skills (Arabic & English)
• Organizational Skills
• Proactiveness

Additional Job Information

This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of experience. The work location is Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.