Human Resources and Government Manager - Stellar

• We are seeking a highly capable Legal, HR & Government Relations Manager to support a private
• school group in Jeddah across legal affairs, HR operations, employee relations, government relations,
• regulatory compliance, and official representation before relevant authorities.
• The ideal candidate must be a licensed lawyer with strong practical experience in Saudi labor law,
• government platforms, employee contract management, recruitment, government relations, and
• legal/administrative execution. This role requires a hands-on professional who can independently
• manage sensitive legal and HR matters, execute government transactions efficiently, and represent
• the school professionally before official authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Affairs & Court Representation

• Represent the company/school before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Coordinate with external law firms and follow up on legal matters.
• Provide legal guidance on labor, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Draft and review legal notices, warnings, terminations, and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.

1. Government Relations & Official Platforms

• Manage transactions through Qiwa, MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, MOE, MISA, and other government platforms.
• Execute government services, renewals, registrations, and approvals.
• Represent the school before the Ministry of Education and relevant authorities.
• Ensure timely completion of government and compliance requirements.

1. Employment Contracts & Employee Affairs

• Draft, issue, renew, amend, and terminate employment contracts.
• Update contracts on government systems and official platforms.
• Manage employee contractual matters and documentation.
• Handle employee requests and employment status matters.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures.

1. Recruitment, Saudization & Sponsorship

• Support recruitment and talent acquisition with school leadership.
• Handle recruitment documentation and new-hire formalities.
• Manage Saudization, sponsorship transfers, work permits, Iqama renewals, and exit/re-entry visas.
• Follow up on sponsorship matters and regulatory compliance.
• Manage final settlements, clearances, and End-of-Service Benefits.

1. Performance, Attendance & Disciplinary Processes

• Support performance reviews and related documentation.
• Monitor attendance, absence, lateness, and HR compliance.
• Prepare warnings, disciplinary notices, and formal employee communications.
• Ensure disciplinary processes comply with Saudi labor law and company policies.

1. Payroll, Medical Insurance & Administrative Follow-Up

• Prepare and coordinate payroll inputs and salary runs.
• Ensure accurate and updated payroll data.
• Manage medical insurance additions, deletions, renewals, and updates.
• Manage vehicle and other company insurance policies.
• Maintain confidential employee, contract, insurance, legal, and HR records.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, employment regulations, government compliance and HR-related legal procedures.
• Proven experience with Qiwa, MHRSD/Labor Office, Jawazat, GOSI, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Investment platforms.
• Previous experience in legal affairs, HR operations, government relations, and employment contract management.
• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing employment contracts, legal notices, warning letters, termination documents, and formal employee communications.
• Ability to represent the company professionally before courts, government authorities, and official bodies.
• Excellent Arabic drafting and communication skills.
• Good English communication skills preferred.
• Experience in the education or private school sector is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal and regulatory judgment.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving and business judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Firm and professional employee relations management.
• Ability to handle sensitive legal, HR, and government matters professionally.
• Strong execution and ownership mindset, with the ability to take matters from advice through completion.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical insurance, as per company policy.
• Annual leave and flight ticket (Expat Employees).
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, multicultural international school environment.