HR Specialist📣 Job Ad

About Cigna and the Role

At Cigna, we are dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. We are seeking an HR Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position focused on delivering comprehensive HR operational support and managing government relations.

Role Overview

The HR Specialist is responsible for providing end-to-end HR operational support while managing all government relations activities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role ensures strict compliance with Saudi labor regulations and governmental requirements, supports various employee lifecycle processes, and serves as the primary liaison with government authorities and external service providers. The position is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance, facilitating workforce administration, and ensuring efficient execution of HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in compliance with company policy and local regulations.
• Prepare employment letters, salary certificates, and other HR documentation.
• Support payroll administration by ensuring employee data accuracy and timely submission of payroll inputs.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration, including medical insurance enrollment and changes.
• Manage employee attendance, leave records, and HR system updates.
• Assist with employee relations matters and disciplinary processes as required.
• Ensure all employee documentation is complete and audit-ready, supporting internal and external audits.
• Prepare HR metrics, workforce reports, and government compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate data within HR systems and governmental platforms, supporting regulatory submissions and workforce planning requirements.

Government Relations and Compliance

• Manage all activities related to government platforms and authorities, including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad.
• Process and monitor employment contracts, work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals, visa applications and renewals, transfer of sponsorship requests, exit/re-entry visas, and final exit procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor laws and immigration regulations.
• Track Saudization requirements and support workforce nationalization initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities and external service providers.
• Monitor changes in labor laws and governmental regulations, advising HR leadership accordingly.

Employee Lifecycle Support

The HR Specialist also provides comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle, including:

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Facilitating employee changes and transfers as per company policy and local regulations.

Qualifications

Candidates for the HR Specialist position should possess:

• 0-1 years of relevant experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• A strong understanding of Saudi labor laws and governmental requirements is highly beneficial.