Human Resources Business Partner

Role overview

The HR and Administration team supports the complete employee journey while also keeping day-to-day office operations running smoothly. This position focuses on employee relations, HR operations, policy compliance, recruitment support, performance processes, rewards administration, and business partnering. It also involves ensuring alignment with Saudi labour requirements and related statutory obligations, while supporting wider administrative tasks such as facilities, vendors, assets, travel, and general corporate support.

Employee relations and Saudi labour compliance

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees seeking guidance on HR matters, using Saudi labour regulations and sound HR practice as the basis for advice.
• Support and guide cases involving discipline, grievances, attendance, absence, performance concerns, capability issues, employee complaints, investigations, and hearing processes.
• Assist with restructures, workforce reductions, and employee transfers when needed.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labour Law and its executive regulations, MHRSD requirements, Nitaqat/Saudization rules, WPS requirements, GOSI obligations, and the Personal Data Protection Law.

HR operations and policy management

• Keep HR policies, employment contracts, and employee handbooks current and aligned with Saudi law and company standards.
• Prepare and maintain employment-related documents such as offers, contracts, amendments, renewals, employee letters, certificates, and end-of-service paperwork.
• Maintain employee records in a secure, accurate, and confidential manner.
• Support internal controls, audits, compliance checks, and other HR review activities.
• Handle employee lifecycle updates through HR systems and, where needed, government portals.

Recruitment and onboarding

• Support hiring activities in coordination with the Talent Acquisition function.
• Carry out pre-employment verification, including checking qualifications, experience, references, and any required work authorization or residency documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and probation review activities.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and headcount reporting.
• Help ensure workforce localization and Saudization requirements are met.

Performance, engagement, and development

• Support the annual performance management cycle and talent review discussions.
• Advise managers on performance improvement, capability development, and career growth conversations.
• Coordinate training sessions and compliance-related learning activities.
• Help run employee engagement surveys and follow-up action plans.
• Contribute to learning and development initiatives that address business needs.

Rewards, benefits, and payroll support

• Administer employee entitlements and benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity benefits, end-of-service benefits, and GOSI-related matters.
• Work with payroll teams to keep employee data accurate and compliant.
• Assist with salary review exercises, compensation benchmarking, and incentive programs.
• Monitor payroll processes for compliance with WPS requirements.

Business partnering and stakeholder support

• Work closely with managers and business leaders to deliver proactive HR support aligned with company goals.
• Support change, transformation, and organizational development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Turn HR data and business trends into practical insights.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion and a high level of professionalism.

Administration and additional scope

• The wider HR and Admin function also covers office operations, facilities management, asset control, vendor coordination, travel arrangements, and general corporate support services.
• The role may require involvement in government relations activities where applicable.

Essential experience and knowledge

• Demonstrable background in Saudi Arabia as an HR Generalist, HR Officer, or HR Business Partner support professional.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labour law and accepted HR practice.
• Hands-on experience with employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and performance cases.
• Understanding of Saudization/Nitaqat, GOSI, WPS, and MHRSD requirements.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and draft HR policies, procedures, and employment documents.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• High standards of confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, and judgement.

Desirable background

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, PHRi, or an equivalent qualification are an advantage.
• Experience contributing to strategic HR initiatives and organizational development programmes is desirable.
• Exposure to change management, restructuring, mergers, or transformation work is beneficial.
• Experience in a fast-growing or multinational environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR analytics is an advantage.

Personal attributes

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset.
• Balanced, calm, and objective approach when handling employee relations issues.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of business needs.
• Proactive, influential, and solution-focused working style.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Good problem-solving ability and confident decision-making.