HR Officer

To act as a strategic partner to management by driving HR initiative and supports HR business operations by aligning HR practices with company objectives, workforce requirements, and operational performance. The role supports 2 companies' HR operations.

General responsibilities

• Compliance with safety rules and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Be quality conscious (dynamic approach towards quality improvement and aim at getting things right first around)
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and safeguard trade secrets.
• Respect and support fellow employees always.
• Respond to changes positively (technical advancements as well as organizational adaptations)
• Reflect corporate values of discipline, passion, and continuous improvement.
• Be results-oriented.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge, skills & abilities required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or Equivalent
• Relevant HR certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of HR experience from Saudi Arabia with at least 2 years in same role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, HR policies, and employment regulations
• Knowledge of HR operations within construction, interior fit-out, manufacturing, and factory environments
• Understanding of recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and performance management
• Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements and workforce localization policies
• Familiarity with payroll, attendance management, overtime, leave administration, and end-of-service benefits
• Knowledge of government relations processes including Iqama, visa, and work permit procedures
• Government portals knowledge such as Qiwa, Gosi, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce etc.
• Strong communication and management skills
• Employee relations and conflict resolution skills
• Recruitment and manpower planning expertise
• Performance management and employee engagement skills
• Strong documentation and report-writing abilities
• HR analytics and workforce reporting skills
• Ability to coordinate with PRO and government relations teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and HRMS platforms is advantage
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally
• Ability to support operational and strategic HR functions simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workforce requirements

Job Functions, Responsibilities & Authorities

• Partner with management to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Support organizational development and workforce planning initiatives
• Advise management on HR policies, employee relations, and labor law matters
• Support business expansion, restructuring, and manpower optimization
• Manage end to end recruitment for Project/Site Staff and joinery factory employees.
• Close coordination with interviewing managers for scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and employee mobilization
• Monitor manpower requirements and recruitment budgets
• Ensure Saudization requirements are met for meeting manpower demands.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations
• Ensure fair and professional handling of workplace concerns
• Conduct counseling sessions and support conflict resolution
• Maintain confidentiality in sensitive employee matters
• Monitor probation evaluations, issuance of probation confirmation letters and annual performance reviews
• Oversee attendance, leave management, overtime, and employee records
• Ensure timely renewal of contracts, visas, Iqama, and licenses
• Support payroll coordination and end-of-service settlements
• Maintain HR documentation and compliance records
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies
• Coordinate with PRO/GRO teams on government-related matters
• Manage and monitor HR compliance through government portals including: QIWA, Gosi, Muqeem, MHRSD etc.
• Support workforce management across project sites and joinery factory operations
• Monitor labor productivity, accommodation and welfare matters
• Support HSE compliance and workplace safety initiatives
• To Prepare HR reports whenever required related to manpower, absenteeism, recruitment etc.
• To monitor attendance and generate weekly reports through Bayat Attendance Management System
• Escalate policy violations and compliance concerns Group HR
• To make sure employees resigned /terminated employees are offboarded within stipulated time.
• To work closely with Group HR operated from UAE.
• To do the tasks for any other HR related matters as assigned by Line Manager.

KEY JOB DELIVERABLES

• Manpower planning, recruitment & onboarding
• Maintain compliance with Saudi Law, Saudization and operate government portals
• Employee Relation and Engagement & Payroll support.
• HR Operations and Reporting