Employee Relations Specialist📣 Job Ad

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.