HC Senior Associate📣 Job Ad

About PwC Middle East

PwC is a leading global professional services network operating in 152 countries with nearly 328,000 professionals. The firm delivers Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services, contributing to the Middle East's transformation journey for over 40 years. Internal Firm Services (IFS) provides specialist support functions, including Human Capital, which is transforming people services through Centers of Excellence, innovative workforce practices, and tech-enabled solutions. This approach aims to unify and standardize HC service delivery while fostering agility, collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

The Opportunity: HC Senior Associate

PwC Middle East is seeking an HC Senior Associate to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves working as part of a team dedicated to solving complex business issues within the Human Capital function, from strategy development to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HC operational activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee record updates, transfers, documentation, and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and changes, validate employee data, liaise with payroll and finance teams, and support the resolution of payroll-related queries.
• Collaborate with government relations and mobility teams on employment documentation, visa/work permit processes, iqama requirements, renewals, and status tracking.
• Support adherence to local labor law, firm policies, and internal governance by maintaining complete employee files and tracking required documents.
• Maintain accurate data in HR systems, prepare regular reports and dashboards, and utilize data to identify trends and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide first-level support to employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and employee lifecycle matters, escalating complex cases to appropriate specialists.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with HC, payroll, finance, IT, mobility, and government relations teams to ensure smooth employee service delivery.
• Identify recurring operational challenges, recommend improvements, and support the implementation of more efficient and employee-focused HC processes.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong follow-through, a service mindset, and attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, confidentially, and within agreed timelines.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Human Capital operations or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle and HC operational activities.
• Proficiency in coordinating payroll inputs and maintaining HR system data.
• Knowledge of local labor law and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and provide advisory support.

Professional Development at PwC Middle East

At PwC Middle East, all professionals are expected to embody the skills and behaviors outlined in The PwC Professional framework. The firm provides an environment that supports continuous learning, digital upskilling, and fosters collaboration, innovation, mentorship, and diversity, contributing to professional growth and development.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.