Full-time Compensations Specialist Jobs in Riyadh

About the Role

Fortinet is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Talent Operations Partner to join our team. This role will primarily support Saudi Arabia and the broader EMEA region, acting as a crucial point of contact for employees and managers on a wide range of HR-related matters. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of HR operations, contributing to a positive employee experience and efficient organizational functioning.

Role Context and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a professional with 5-10 years of experience in HR operations, particularly within international environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of local Saudi Arabian labor laws and government portal management, alongside a broad knowledge of HR best practices across different regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related inquiries and support needs.
• Provide comprehensive HR support and administration, including managing offboarding processes and payroll-related operations.
• Oversee the end-to-end hiring process, managing both PEO vendor engagements and direct employment within the Saudi entity, ensuring strict adherence to local legal requirements.
• Execute established hiring, onboarding, and administrative processes with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and candidates to facilitate a seamless hiring experience and a smooth transition into the organization.
• Accurately enter and audit data within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Ensure a thorough understanding and clear communication of all relevant compliance and local legal requirements.
• Document all HR actions by completing necessary forms, reports, and records.
• Manage end-to-end immigration and mobility processes, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations and meeting strict visa application deadlines.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with external vendors, collaborating effectively to ensure adherence to internal procedures, service standards, and agreed timelines.
• Identify existing process gaps and inefficiencies, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Manage benefits enrollments and provide assistance with related employee queries.
• Offer ad-hoc support to the EMEA HR team as required.
• Contribute to ongoing EMEA HR projects.
• Provide support to other regions as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience delivering HR support in international environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage government-related portals, specifically QIWA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly organized with exceptional multitasking capabilities, able to manage competing priorities efficiently.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player, comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and a wide range of software tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Oracle HRIS would be advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in environments with shifting priorities and evolving responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple end-to-end HR processes simultaneously, such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Capability to execute tasks and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• HR support and administration.
• Offboarding processes.
• Payroll-related operations.
• Hiring process management.
• Compliance with local requirements.
• Onboarding processes.
• Administrative processes.
• Data entry and auditing in HRIS.
• Understanding and communication of compliance and local legal requirements.
• Documentation of HR actions.
• Immigration and mobility management.
• Management of visa application deadlines.
• Relationship management with external vendors.
• Process improvement identification.
• Benefits enrollment management.
• HR support in international environments.
• Management of government-related portals (*, QIWA).
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization and multitasking capabilities.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Oracle HRIS is advantageous.
• Ability to manage end-to-end HR processes.
• Experience with employee engagement initiatives.
• Ability to deliver results within tight deadlines.

About the Role

Dar wa Emaar is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Employee Relations Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is designed for an early-career professional looking to develop expertise in managing employee relations within the Saudi Arabian context. The Employee Relations Specialist will serve as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring a positive and compliant work environment by upholding labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the initial point of contact for all employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct thorough, fair, timely, and confidential investigations into employee complaints to ensure resolution and adherence to policies.
• Ensure strict compliance with all aspects of the Saudi Labor Law and internal Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Manage and prepare employee contracts via the Qiwa platform, including processing new hires, contract renewals, and amendments, ensuring accuracy and full compliance.
• Monitor and ensure the organization's adherence to Saudization (Tawteen) requirements, including tracking Nitaqat status and contributing to initiatives aimed at meeting localization targets.
• Support the effective management of disciplinary processes, which may include issuing warnings, managing terminations, and handling appeals, ensuring all documentation is properly maintained.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on various employee relations matters, including addressing performance issues and behavioral concerns.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all employee relations activities and prepare comprehensive reports as needed.
• Liaise and coordinate with legal advisors on complex employee relations cases when necessary to ensure appropriate legal counsel is obtained.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations or Human Resources, with a preference for experience within the real estate or construction sectors in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, proficiency with the Qiwa platform and its processes, and a solid understanding of Saudization (Tawteen/Nitaqat) regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both languages.

Required Skills

• Employee Relations
• HR Policies
• Saudi Labor Law
• Qiwa Platform
• Saudization (Tawteen) and Nitaqat regulations
• Disciplinary Processes
• Record Keeping
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 years of experience, offering an opportunity for individuals starting their careers in employee relations.

About the Role

Al Majed Oud is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for leading and implementing recruitment strategies aligned with the company's developmental and operational objectives. The primary focus will be on attracting talent within the fragrance, cosmetics, and retail sectors. The specialist will manage the recruitment lifecycle, develop acquisition channels, enhance the candidate experience, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality hires to support business expansion and workforce efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle, from application submission through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies tailored for the fragrance and retail sectors.
• Collaborate with recruitment managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruitment plans.
• Source candidates through professional platforms, social media, internal databases, employee recommendations, and other strategic channels.
• Conduct competency- and behavior-based assessment interviews to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Build and maintain a dynamic talent database to meet current and future recruitment demands.
• Manage group recruitment projects for retail and operational roles as required.
• Enhance the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and support employer brand initiatives.
• Supervise and guide the talent acquisition team, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Monitor key recruitment KPIs, including temporary recruitment metrics, recruitment cost, recruitment quality, and job offer acceptance rates.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on recruitment efforts and Saudization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and Saudi labor laws throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare recruitment reports, analyze data to identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Previous experience within the perfume, cosmetics, fashion, or retail industries is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in recruitment for retail, operations, and store management sectors.
• Good working knowledge of Saudi labor laws and contemporary recruitment practices in the Kingdom.
• Proven experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment platforms.
• Fluency in English is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in managing large-scale or seasonal recruitment initiatives.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and modern recruitment techniques.
• Experience in corporate branding and talent acquisition strategies.

Work Environment

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