Senior Human Recourse Specialist

Location: Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Owning Organization: S3 Arabia

Position Overview:
The Senior Human Resources Specialist supports end-to-end workforce administration within the S3 Arabia PMO. This role is responsible for executing compliance-driven HR operations including employee lifecycle management government platform administration and coordination with internal and external ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Saudi labor regulations Qiwa-based employment processes and expatriate workforce management with a focus on accuracy audit readiness and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete audit-ready employee records in alignment with KSA labor law and internal compliance standards
• Execute end-to-end onboarding and in-country transfers (Saudi & expat) including:
  Qiwa contract creation and acceptance
  Sponsorship transfer coordination
  GOSI registration and updates
• Serve as the primary HR interface for government platforms including:
  Qiwa
• General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
  Muqeem
  Absher
• Manage employee lifecycle actions including:
  Recruiting. Localization and other Talent Management Functions
  Employee On-Boarding and Corporate Mandatory Employee Training
  Leave administration (annual sick unpaid special leave)
  Probation quarterly and annual evaluation tracking/execution
  Contract renewals and non-renewals
  Final settlements coordination and out-processing execution
• Coordinate local recruitment and onboarding activities
• Support employee relations and disciplinary processes ensuring documentation aligns with Saudi Labor Law and internal policy
• Assist with investigations including documentation of employee statements and case file management
• Ensure all HR actions are properly documented traceable and audit-ready for internal and external compliance reviews
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  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 23 years of HR experience in KSA preferably supporting a mixed Saudi and expatriate workforce
• Strong working knowledge of:
  Saudi Labor Law
  Qiwa employment contracts and transfers
• GOSI registration and compliance
  Muqeem Resident Management
• Experience managing expatriate employment processes including sponsorship transfers and Iqama coordination
• Ability to manage multiple HR transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced compliance-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work across multinational teams and leadership levels
  Problem-solving ability with a focus on execution and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems (e.g. Deltek Costpoint preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management
• 4 years of experience in government-compliant HR operations in KSA
• Experience supporting defense aviation or FMS programs
• Familiarity with multi-entity contract structures (e.g. Team GDC ME)
• Understanding of audit requirements (DCAA ISO 9001) and documentation standards

Medical Examination: Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory medical examinations required to obtain employment.

Criminal Record: To qualify for a Saudi Work Visa candidates must have a clean criminal record with no prior convictions as specified by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Candidates must pass a drug test to be considered for employment. Additionally our ATSS program enforces a random drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be subject to periodic testing to maintain adherence to our workplace standards and safety regulations.

Compliance with Saudi Labor Law: All employment terms and conditions will be in accordance with Saudi Labor Law. Candidates must be prepared to adhere to these regulations throughout their employment.