KSA Employee Relations Specialist

Our client is a leading global consulting firm, helping the world's top businesses, governments and organizations. Looking for a new " KSA Employee Relations Specialist " in their Saudi Arabia office.

This position reports to the Employee Relations Manager

Primary duties and responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert on Saudi employment inquiries across programs (business analyst, full time hire, secondments and internships)/ (nationals and expats)
• Handle onboarding of new hires in the Riyadh office in coordination with Human Resources counterparts (Recruiting, employees relations, staffing)
• Support relocation of employees into Saudi office in coordination with the Employee Relations Manager (employment agreements, benefit lists, coordination with the concerned parties)
• Coordinate with the Riyadh office Manager and PRO for the residency application for expats (Labour contract, certifications and attestations, insurance)
• Assist the Employee Relations Manager with medical insurance matters pertaining to Saudi based employees
• Enrol employees in relevant Saudi pension schemes according to the Saudi regulations and coordinate with payroll for GCC pension schemes registration and payments
• Establish and update Saudi employees entitlements as per the Saudi labour law and employment regulations i.e military service, Hajj leave, leave of absence, extended sick leave
• Manage Riyadh based staff offboarding and liaise with relevant parties to close on exit formalities
• Maintain an updated view and ensure compliance on Saudization and Nitaqat targets in coordination with Riyadh office Manager and Residencies, Work Permits and Visa Manager
• Ensure staff employment is compliant with Saudi employment regulations
• Provide planning and execution support for any Human Capital department events targeting existing Saudi hires or recruiting efforts
• Act as a point of contact for Employee Relations matters (inquiries, policies and procedures) within the Riyadh office
• Prepare and issue employment certificates
• Establish contacts internally (across Lines of Service and Functions) to stay updated on internal initiatives and Saudi employment regulations
• Establish professional network of contacts with Saudi governmental stakeholders
• Proactively participate in broader team improvement initiatives
• Serve as integral part of Human Capital team (assume project responsibilities, attend team calls, provide reciprocal vacation coverage)
• Closely team up with the Human Capital team (staffing, recruiting, L&D) and others (Finance, Logistics, etc.) on employee relations related matters

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Qualifications:

• University degree in human resources, business administration
• 4 -6 years of experience in human resource operations with focus on Saudi employment matters
• Solid understanding the Saudi labour law and employment requirements in KSA
• Saudi National

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, strong attention to detail
• Very good working knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite etc.)
• Flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative personality
• Service-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker and team player
• Sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Strong people and teaming skills
• Fully proficient in English and Arabic