Human Resources Specialist

About the Role

Zawaya Albina Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support its Riyadh team. This role suits someone with hands-on exposure to HR administration, employee relations, hiring, payroll support, and Saudi government HR systems, along with a solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law and local compliance requirements.

Role Details

Position: Human Resources Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline

Experience: 2–5 years of HR experience in Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Handle everyday HR activities, including employee files, personnel records, contracts, attendance tracking, leave administration, and payroll coordination.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to transfers, contract renewals, and exit procedures.
• Administer and track key government platforms such as Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, and GOSI.
• Keep employee data current and accurate across internal HR systems and external government portals.
• Assist with monthly payroll processing and review benefits, deductions, and other entitlements.
• Ensure HR practices remain aligned with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization rules, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Draft and maintain HR reports, policies, procedures, workforce records, certificates, and formal employee documentation.
• Address employee questions and support routine personnel and administrative needs.
• Provide guidance to management and department leaders on employee-related matters.
• Protect the confidentiality, accuracy, and orderly storage of all HR records and documentation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• At least 2–5 years of HR experience within Saudi Arabia is expected.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR-related government systems is essential.
• Prior experience in employee affairs, recruitment, payroll, and general HR operations is needed.
• Strong planning, communication, and time-management abilities are important.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools is required.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is needed.

Application Note

Interested candidates should email their CV with the subject line: Human Resources Specialist – Application.