Summary
AVAR is seeking an HR & Admin Specialist to support human resources and administrative operations across multiple entities in Saudi Arabia. The role covers the employee lifecycle, labor-law compliance, employee relations, HR records, payroll inputs, recruitment coordination, office administration, and management reporting. The successful candidate will have at least four years of HR and administration experience in KSA, knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, and hands-on experience with Qiwa, Mudad, and Muqeem. Candidates must currently be based in Saudi Arabia; strong English is required, and Arabic is a plus.
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Role Overview
The HR & Admin Specialist will support HR and administrative operations across multiple entities in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws and smooth management of the employee lifecycle. The role works closely with internal teams, the GRO, and Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding across multiple entities
Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company HR policies
Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation
Handle employee relations, grievances, probation reviews, and transfers
Support visa, Iqama, Nitaqat, and Saudization activities with GRO
Prepare HR letters and payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, reimbursements)
Manage leaves, attendance, exit/re-entry permits
Support recruitment screening and coordination
Produce HR reports and updates for management and Head Office
Manage daily office administration and vendor coordination
Handle business document renewals and approvals
Arrange travel and onboarding logistics
Support audits, document control, and compliance checks
Organize team events and support management scheduling
Role Requirements
Currently must be based in Saudi Arabia
Minimum 4 years of HR & Admin experience in KSA
Experience in a multi-entity or group company environment
Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law
Hands-on experience with Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem and other portals.
Knowledge of GOSI, WPS, employee insurance
Strong English communication skills (Arabic is a plus)
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently