Summary
Clarios is a global provider of low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. The HR Operations Specialist will manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee records, contractual changes, and offboarding. The role also handles complex HR inquiries, maintains HRIS data, supports reporting and audits, and improves processes in coordination with payroll, time and attendance, and talent acquisition teams. The position is based at Clarios's Riyadh office; a bachelor's degree and several years of HR operations experience are required.
The posting
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As an HR Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for independently managing and executing operational HR processes while ensuring quality, consistency, compliance, and timely delivery. This role goes beyond transactional HR administration, providing ownership of key HR processes and driving continuous improvement.
This position is based in our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office.
What You Will Do
As an HR Operations Specialist, you will leverage your HR expertise to:
- Manage and execute day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle.
- Take ownership of defined HR processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, consistency, and timely execution.
- Support onboarding, employee records management, contractual changes, offboarding, and other core HR administration activities.
- Resolve non-standard HR cases by applying sound judgment and ensuring compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and internal procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes, implementing enhancements that increase efficiency and service quality.
- Act as a key point of contact for employees, managers, and stakeholders regarding HR policies, procedures, and operational matters.
- Collaborate closely with Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to ensure seamless HR service delivery.
- Maintain and update HR systems and employee data, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Generate HR reports and support audits, compliance activities, and workforce data analysis.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the HR team.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or a similar HR support role.
- Strong understanding of core HR processes and employee lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of Saudi labor law and HR compliance requirements is highly desirable.
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications (Workday, SAP, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Copilot)
- Ability to independently manage complex HR inquiries and operational issues.
- Strong analytical and process improvement mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
What We Offer
At Clarios, you will have the opportunity to work closely with regional leadership and contribute to the success of a global market leader. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the META region.
Be part of our future. Apply today.
Do you want to learn more about the position and our EMEA region? Check out our regional page and get in touch with our recruiting team.
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About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].
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