HR Specialist (Operations & Recruitment)

Role Overview

We seek a dedicated HR Specialist to join our human resources team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This permanent full-time position merges responsibilities across employee operations and recruitment, ensuring efficient management of HR processes and staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records consistently, managing employee files thoroughly.
• Administer employment contract monitoring and renewals to maintain compliance and continuity.
• Oversee sponsorship transfer and visa-related procedures utilizing Qiwa and Muqeem platforms.
• Manage Wage Protection System adherence (Mudad), ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
• Track and update Social Insurance records through GOSI to keep employee benefits up-to-date.
• Monitor Saudization quotas by managing data through the Nitaqat platform.
• Handle government support programs such as Taqat, HRDF, and Hadaf, following up on requests for support.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports relevant to employee affairs and HR activities.
• Lead recruitment efforts including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating with department managers to identify hiring requirements.
• Manage recruitment from candidate sourcing all the way through onboarding processes.
• Engage with recruitment agencies when external assistance is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrable prior experience in HR operations plus recruitment functions.
• Proficient in using Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem, GOSI, Nitaqat, and Taqat/HRDF platforms relevant to Saudi labor and employment compliance.
• Excellent organizational capabilities coupled with strong communication skills.
• Capacity to multitask effectively and perform under pressure.
• English language proficiency is considered an advantage.