HR Onboarding Specialist

About SIHAMCO

SIHAMCO is a leading hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle operator in Saudi Arabia, known for creating landmark destinations that blend local culture with global standards. Since 2008, they have developed over 25 homegrown brands that have gained international recognition and continue to expand across the GCC and globally.

Role Overview

The HR Onboarding Specialist will manage the complete onboarding experience for new employees, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and welcoming start at SIHAMCO. This includes coordination with recruitment, HR, operations, and facilities teams to oversee legal documentation, accommodation, employee orientation, and welfare support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire onboarding journey from pre-arrival to successful integration.
• Develop onboarding schedules and maintain communication with new hires prior to arrival.
• Ensure completion of employment contracts and maintain personnel files and HR records.
• Work closely with the public relations officer to manage immigration processes including visas, iqamas, medicals, fingerprinting, and government registrations.
• Track immigration-related milestones and document expiry dates to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate employee airport pickups, transportation to accommodations, and ensure accommodations are ready with welcome packs.
• Serve as the primary contact during employees' initial weeks, assisting with settling in Saudi Arabia.
• Conduct company orientation sessions highlighting culture, values, and compliance training; arrange departmental inductions and complete onboarding checklists.
• Manage employee accommodation including room assignments, liaising with providers, resolving issues, and monitoring standards.
• Handle the allocation of ID cards, uniforms, IT equipment, mobile phones, access cards, and lockers to ensure resources are available on day one.
• Support employee welfare during relocation and adaptation, responding promptly to inquiries and escalating concerns as necessary.
• Coordinate with facilities departments regarding maintenance, cleaning, workspace setup, and ensure all onboarding spaces meet company standards.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records in HRIS, produce reports and dashboards, and monitor HR key performance indicators.
• Ensure all documentation complies with internal policies and Saudi labor laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, or facilities management, preferably in hospitality or entertainment sectors.
• Proven experience facilitating international recruitment and employee relocation.
• Familiarity with accommodation management is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries aligned with market standards and experience.
• One-year temporary visa and flight arrangements for expatriates.
• Provided accommodation and transportation allowance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion across departments and projects.
• A creative, collaborative work environment driven by passion and innovation.
• Exposure to premium hospitality and entertainment concepts within high-profile events like Riyadh Season and The Groves.
• A culturally diverse team composed of professionals from across the globe.

Additional Information

The onboarding specialist will be part of a dynamic team driving Saudi Arabia’s evolving hospitality and entertainment industries. The role is onsite in Riyadh and requires coordinating closely with multiple departments as well as external vendors. This is a contract position with significant opportunity for professional growth.