Role: HR and Admin Officer
Employment Type: Outsourced
Industry: Retail & Distribution
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated HR and Admin Officer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role within the Kingdom, with a strong command of Saudi HR and labor laws, Wage Protection System (WPS), and other employee-related regulations. This role requires excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, and the ability to manage end-to-end HR and administrative functions in a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Human Resources:
- Handle the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and offboarding.
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, HR policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Administer the Wage Protection System (WPS) and ensure timely and accurate salary processing.
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and related documentation in both Arabic and English.
- Manage employee attendance, leave records, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling.
- Coordinate with the PRO/Muqeem for visa processing, Iqama renewals, transfers, and other government relations tasks.
- Monitor Saudization compliance and support initiatives to meet nationalization targets.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development initiatives.
- Support internal audits and maintain confidentiality and integrity of HR data.
Administration:
- Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including office supplies, company assets, and general facilities.
- Manage document control, filing systems, and employee records in line with compliance standards.
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for employee logistics and administrative support needs.
- Ensure health and safety compliance within the office and coordinate insurance and legal documentation as necessary.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources position within Saudi Arabia.
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi HR Law, Labor Law, WPS, and all employee-related legal requirements.
- Fluent in both Arabic and English — reading, writing, and speaking.
- Experience in handling HR and admin functions in a retail and distribution company.
- Strong understanding of Saudi government portals and systems (GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, etc.).
- Female (Indian/Pakistani Nationality)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certification in HR (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is a plus.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software/systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary is with experience.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave and end-of-service benefits as per Saudi labor law.
- A supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.