Senior HR Systems Development Analyst

About the Role

Alfanar is seeking a Senior HR Systems Development Analyst to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on supporting and enhancing HR systems and digital solutions. The analyst will optimize HR processes, manage system improvements, and collaborate with HR, IT, and vendors to deliver efficient, compliant, and user-focused services that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain HR systems, coordinating with IT and vendors for enhancements and issue resolution.
• Ensure system configurations align with HR policies and business needs.
• Analyze and improve HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, leave, and employee lifecycle.
• Develop standardized HR workflows and automate manual activities, identifying process gaps and recommending improvements.
• Gather business requirements from HR stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications for IT, supporting solution design and implementation.
• Plan and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for HR system enhancements, validating changes before production deployment and ensuring quality and compliance.
• Develop and maintain HR SOPs, policies, workflows, user guides, and process maps.
• Coordinate HR system changes and Requests for Change (RFCs), supporting digital HR initiatives and system rollouts.
• Conduct training sessions for HR users and provide functional support, troubleshooting HR system issues.

Accountabilities and Performance

• Maintain updated soft and technical skills relevant to the job.
• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
• Solve related problems and escalate complex operational issues as they arise.
• Ensure quality requirements are met to develop effective quality control and processes.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities.
• Comply with relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management procedures within the defined work area.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in HR systems development and analysis.