Senior HR Specialist

The Senior HR Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing HR operations in Saudi Arabia while reporting directly to the HR Business Partner (HR-BP) in Kuwait. This role involves handling daily HR functions, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily HR operations in Saudi Arabia, including employee inquiries, issue resolution, and policy enforcement.
• Implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Saudi labor laws. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in local labor laws and regulations.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including insurance, leave, and other HR-related benefits.
• Coordinate with payroll and benefits team to report any issues to clarify to the employee
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviewing.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with company policies. Address and resolve employee grievances and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and local labor laws.
• Foster a positive work environment and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare and submit regular HR reports to the HR Business Partner in Kuwait, including metrics on payroll, recruitment, employee turnover, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with external providers to deliver relevant training programs.
• Support employee development initiatives and performance management processes.
• Conduct regular audits of HR processes and documentation to ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and company policies.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits as needed.
• Collaborate with the HR team in Kuwait to ensure alignment of HR strategies and practices across regions.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to address HR-related questions and concerns.

Your Qualifications

Requirements

Your Competencies : Technical :

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