To act as a strategic partner to management by driving HR initiative and supports HR business operations by aligning HR practices with company objectives, workforce requirements, and operational performance. The role supports 2 companies' HR operations.
General responsibilities:
- Compliance with safety rules and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
- Compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
- Be quality conscious (dynamic approach towards quality improvement and aim at getting things right first around)
- Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and safeguard trade secrets.
- Respect and support fellow employees always.
- Respond to changes positively (technical advancements as well as organizational adaptations)
- Reflect corporate values of discipline, passion, and continuous improvement.
- Be results-oriented.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge, skills & abilities required:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or Equivalent
- Relevant HR certifications are advantageous.
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of HR experience from Saudi Arabia with at least 2 years in same role.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, HR policies, and employment regulations
- Knowledge of HR operations within construction, interior fit-out, manufacturing, and factory environments
- Understanding of recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and performance management
- Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements and workforce localization policies
- Familiarity with payroll, attendance management, overtime, leave administration, and end-of-service benefits
- Knowledge of government relations processes including Iqama, visa, and work permit procedures
- Government portals knowledge such as Qiwa, Gosi, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce etc.
- Strong communication and management skills
- Employee relations and conflict resolution skills
- Recruitment and manpower planning expertise
- Performance management and employee engagement skills
- Strong documentation and report-writing abilities
- HR analytics and workforce reporting skills
- Ability to coordinate with PRO and government relations teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and HRMS platforms is advantage
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally
- Ability to support operational and strategic HR functions simultaneously
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workforce requirements
Job Functions, Responsibilities & Authorities
- Partner with management to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Support organizational development and workforce planning initiatives
- Advise management on HR policies, employee relations, and labor law matters
- Support business expansion, restructuring, and manpower optimization
- Manage end to end recruitment for Project/Site Staff and joinery factory employees.
- Close coordination with interviewing managers for scheduling interviews.
- Coordinate onboarding, induction, and employee mobilization
- Monitor manpower requirements and recruitment budgets
- Ensure Saudization requirements are met for meeting manpower demands.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations
- Ensure fair and professional handling of workplace concerns
- Conduct counseling sessions and support conflict resolution
- Maintain confidentiality in sensitive employee matters
- Monitor probation evaluations, issuance of probation confirmation letters and annual performance reviews
- Oversee attendance, leave management, overtime, and employee records
- Ensure timely renewal of contracts, visas, Iqama, and licenses
- Support payroll coordination and end-of-service settlements
- Maintain HR documentation and compliance records
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies
- Coordinate with PRO/GRO teams on government-related matters
- Manage and monitor HR compliance through government portals including: QIWA, Gosi, Muqeem, MHRSD etc.
- Support workforce management across project sites and joinery factory operations
- Monitor labor productivity, accommodation and welfare matters
- Support HSE compliance and workplace safety initiatives
- To Prepare HR reports whenever required related to manpower, absenteeism, recruitment etc.
- To monitor attendance and generate weekly reports through Bayat Attendance Management System
- Escalate policy violations and compliance concerns Group HR
- To make sure employees resigned /terminated employees are offboarded within stipulated time.
- To work closely with Group HR operated from UAE.
- To do the tasks for any other HR related matters as assigned by Line Manager.
KEY JOB DELIVERABLES
- Manpower planning, recruitment & onboarding
- Maintain compliance with Saudi Law, Saudization and operate government portals
- Employee Relation and Engagement & Payroll support.
- HR Operations and Reporting