Summary
Roland Berger is seeking an HR Operations Senior Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a role intended for Saudi nationals. The specialist will manage employee administration across the lifecycle, Saudi government platforms, compliance, onboarding and offboarding, HR systems, reporting, and employee support. The role also coordinates recruitment activities and works with payroll, finance, IT, staffing, and business stakeholders. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in HR, recruitment, and HR operations, along with fluency in English.
The posting
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Company Description
Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the only leading consultancy with German heritage and European origin. By joining Roland Berger, you choose an employer who has supported diversity of cultures, mentalities, and perspectives since its founding. We believe that great ideas and new perspectives are inspired by diverse teams from a variety of backgrounds. That's why we want you to be authentic, be yourself. Be the Original You.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Senior Specialist to manage and support HR operations across the employee lifecycle in Saudi Arabia. The role will have a strong focus on employee administration, Saudi government platforms and compliance, onboarding/offboarding, HR systems and reporting, and employee support, with additional responsibility for recruitment coordination.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad/WPS, HRSD, Absher Business, Ajeer, and other relevant Saudi government platforms, together with a strong understanding of Saudi Labor Law and Saudization/Nitaqat requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including employee records, contracts, employment letters, probation, leave, transfers, promotions, employee movements, onboarding, and exits.
- Maintain accurate employee data, personnel files, HR systems, and documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, Saudi Labor Law, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage and maintain employee and company information across relevant Saudi government platforms, including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad/WPS, HRSD, Absher Business, Ajeer, and other applicable portals.
- Manage expatriate employee administration, including Iqama, work permits, visas, exit/re-entry requirements, renewals, transfers, and coordination with PRO/immigration teams and relevant authorities.
- Support GOSI, Mudad/WPS, Saudization/Nitaqat, and other statutory HR requirements, ensuring HR, payroll, and government records are accurate and aligned.
- Monitor changes to Saudi Labor Law, HRSD regulations, government requirements, and localization rules, ensuring HR processes and employee records remain compliant.
- Act as a key point of contact for employees on HR matters, including policies, benefits, leave, contracts, documentation, payroll-related queries, and general HR processes.
- Coordinate with Finance/Payroll, IT, Staffing, Talent Management, and Leadership to ensure effective delivery of employee lifecycle activities.
- Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, HR system updates, government requirements, access coordination, clearance, final settlement, and employee records.
- Support recruitment for consulting and internal support roles, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer preparation, recruitment tracking, and onboarding transition, while partnering with hiring managers on recruitment requirements.
- Maintain HR trackers and reporting covering headcount, recruitment, onboarding, employee movements, turnover, compliance, and outstanding actions.
- Support HR audits, compliance reviews, policy and process initiatives, and continuous improvement of HR operations and employee experience.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity when handling employee information and sensitive HR matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, recruitment, and HR operations.
- Experience in a consulting, professional services, or fast-paced corporate environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP or other HR information systems is an advantage.
- Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD, is preferred.
- Good understanding of recruitment processes, onboarding, employee documentation, and HR operations.
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential employee information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using HR systems, applicant tracking systems, or employee management platforms is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required.
Additional Information
- Start Date: Immediately