Senior Human Resources Generalist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

TheHappyRecruiter is partnering with an international company in the mining industry to recruit a Senior Human Resources Generalist. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and represents the first HR professional hire for the company's new legal entity in the Kingdom.

Role Context and Objectives

As the inaugural HR professional in Saudi Arabia, this role involves establishing the HR function from the ground up. The Generalist will be responsible for implementing HR best practices and ensuring full compliance with local employment regulations. This position is central to building a strong HR foundation to support the company's operational launch and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee separation.
• Lead HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, performance management, and talent development.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and processes aligned with Saudi legislation and company standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labour Law and all statutory HR requirements.
• Manage employment contracts, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate work permits, visas, and immigration processes for expatriate employees.
• Support managers on employee relations and HR best practices.
• Partner with regional leadership to support the company's expansion across the MENA region.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, high-performance company culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the full employee lifecycle and HR operations.
• Knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and local employment regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies and processes.

Opportunity and Impact

This position offers the opportunity to establish and shape the local HR function for an international mining company in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will have autonomy in building processes and influencing business decisions that support the company's long-term growth in the Kingdom.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for consideration.