About the Role
This position plays a crucial role in managing the operational backbone of the People function, ensuring that the processes behind hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance run seamlessly. As we scale, the strength of these foundations will be key to our success.
This is a precision execution role where attention to detail, organization, and proactive communication are critical. The right individual will ensure that everything operates smoothly, avoiding any delays that could impact our employees' experiences.
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What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations that keep our People function running smoothly and reliably, including:
- Onboarding Execution:
- Ensure every new joiner is fully set up before day one with contracts ready and systems updated, avoiding last-minute scrambling.
- Coordinate closely with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to guarantee completeness and accuracy in onboarding.
- Payroll Management:
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure payroll is accurate and processed on time.
- Identify and resolve any potential errors before they escalate into problems.
- Contract and Compliance Management:
- Prepare and upload contracts through government portals while maintaining clean and accurate employee records.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations.
- System Maintenance:
- Keep internal trackers, HR systems, and documentation organized and up to date, spotting inconsistencies early on.
- Scaling Support:
- Manage the increasing hiring volume without compromising quality and serve as a reliable operator during busy periods.
Who You Are
- You possess a high level of organization, effectively managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and details.
- You take ownership of outcomes and ensure that results are correct and completed on time.
- You communicate proactively, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned to prevent issues.
- You remain reliable and calm under pressure, focusing on execution during busy times.
- You are detail-oriented, quickly noticing when inconsistencies arise in any area of responsibility.
- You are approachable and collaborative, able to work effectively across teams.
What You’ll Need
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR Operations.
- Saudi national.
- Strong HR Operations background, focusing on backend functions with the flexibility to assist in frontend operations.
- Experience with government portals or HR systems, and familiarity with compliance or labor processes.
- A strong team player who is collaborative, supportive, and willing to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability, with the ability to make independent decisions while knowing when to escalate issues.
- In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and current regulatory changes, applicable to day-to-day operations.
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)
- New hires are fully onboarded without delays or issues.
- Payroll runs accurately and on time.
- Contracts are prepared ahead of the joining date.
- Internal systems and trackers are clean, reliable, and organized.
- Strong working relationships are built across People, Finance, and Talent Acquisition teams.
This role emphasizes consistent, high-quality execution. If you thrive in getting the details right and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, you will excel in this environment.
