Human Resources Officer

About the Role

This position is for an experienced HR professional to support and manage core people operations within a healthcare setting. The role spans HR operations, hiring, payroll support, employee relations, government liaison work, healthcare licensing, compliance, and HRIS administration, with a strong focus on meeting labor law requirements and healthcare accreditation expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the full recruitment process, coordinate onboarding, and manage employee lifecycle activities.
• Administer payroll-related transactions, attendance tracking, overtime processing, and day-to-day HR paperwork.
• Support government liaison tasks and other HR regulatory obligations.
• Arrange licensing, renewals, and credential verification for physicians and nursing staff.
• Keep HRIS data accurate and up to date, and prepare HR reports and workforce information.
• Assist with employee relations, performance management activities, and training coordination.
• Make sure HR practices align with labor laws, internal policies, and healthcare accreditation requirements.
• Liaise with manpower agencies and outside service providers when needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of HR experience is expected, ideally gained in the healthcare industry.
• Practical background in HR operations, hiring, payroll administration, and HRIS use is important.
• Familiarity with government systems, employment regulations, and healthcare licensing procedures is needed.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is required.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in Arabic and English are essential.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. The role sits within a healthcare environment and includes responsibilities tied to compliance, licensing, and coordination with external agencies.