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About the Role

Pharmalink is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Officer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position will play a crucial role in supporting and managing day-to-day HR operations and employee relations within a structured, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of KSA Labour Law, extensive experience in handling employee relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, as well as exposure to government relations (PRO activities). This role is essential for ensuring HR compliance while effectively supporting operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, ensuring fair and timely resolution of issues.
• Support the handling of grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations in strict accordance with KSA Labour Law.
• Assist in managing termination processes, including resignations, terminations, and end-of-service settlements, ensuring all proper documentation is maintained.
• Maintain and update employee records, employment contracts, and other essential HR documentation accurately.
• Ensure strict compliance with KSA Labour Law, company policies, and all internal HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on various HR systems, including Qiwa, GOSI, and HRMS.
• Assist in preparing for and conducting internal and external HR audits as required.
• Coordinate and process employee visas, Iqama issuance and renewals, transfers, and cancellations.
• Manage all necessary transactions through government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, and GOSI.
• Ensure the timely completion of all required government documentation and approvals.
• Track the expiry of Iqamas, licenses, and other official documents, ensuring timely renewals are processed.
• Assist in the coordination of recruitment activities and onboarding processes for new employees.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience specifically within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of KSA Labour Law.
• Proficiency in utilizing key Saudi government HR and employment platforms, including Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, and Absher.
• Demonstrated experience in PRO/government relations activities is essential.
• Experience within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector is considered a significant advantage.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Required Skills

• Employee Relations
• Disciplinary Actions
• Termination Procedures
• Government Relations (PRO Activities)
• Visa Processing
• Qiwa Platform
• GOSI Platform
• Muqeem Platform
• Absher Platform
• HR Systems Management
• HR Documentation
• KSA Labour Law Compliance
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Recruitment Coordination
• Onboarding Processes

Work Environment

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