Human Resources and Government Manager Stellar

About the Role

Aanaab is seeking a Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar to support a private school group in Jeddah. This full-time role involves managing legal affairs, HR operations, employee relations, government relations, regulatory compliance, and official representation before relevant authorities. The position requires 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company/school before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and coordinate with external law firms on legal matters.
• Provide legal guidance on labor, employment, regulatory, and operational issues, and draft/review legal notices, warnings, terminations, and settlements.
• Manage transactions through government platforms such as Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, MOE, and MISA, ensuring timely completion of government and compliance requirements.
• Draft, issue, renew, amend, and terminate employment contracts, updating them on government systems and official platforms.
• Manage employee contractual matters, documentation, requests, and employment status, including onboarding and offboarding procedures.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition, handle new-hire formalities, and manage Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits, Iqama renewals, and exit/re-entry visas.
• Follow up on sponsorship matters and regulatory compliance, and manage final settlements, clearances, and End-of-Service Benefits.
• Support performance reviews, monitor attendance, absence, and lateness, and prepare warnings, disciplinary notices, and formal employee communications in compliance with Saudi labor law.
• Prepare and coordinate payroll inputs, ensure accurate payroll data, and manage medical insurance additions, deletions, renewals, and updates.
• Maintain confidential employee, contract, insurance, legal, and HR records.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, employment regulations, government compliance, and HR-related legal procedures.
• Proven experience with Qiwa, MHRSD/Labor Office, Jawazat, GOSI, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Investment platforms.
• Previous experience in legal affairs, HR operations, government relations, and employment contract management.
• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, legal notices, warning letters, termination documents, and formal employee communications.
• Ability to represent the company professionally before courts, government authorities, and official bodies.
• Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills.
• Good English communication skills are preferred.
• Experience in the education or private school sector is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical insurance, as per company policy.
• Annual leave and flight ticket (for Expat Employees).
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, multicultural international school environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in Jeddah and operates within a supportive, multicultural international school environment. The position requires a hands-on professional capable of independently managing sensitive legal and HR matters and executing government transactions efficiently.