HR Officer

To act as a strategic partner to management by driving HR initiative and supports HR business operations by aligning HR practices with company objectives, workforce requirements, and operational performance. The role supports 2 companies' HR operations. General responsibilities: • Compliance with safety rules and regulations in Saudi Arabia. • Compliance with local labor laws and company policies. • Be quality conscious (dynamic approach towards quality improvement and aim at getting things right first around) • Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and safeguard trade secrets. • Respect and support fellow employees always. • Respond to changes positively (technical advancements as well as organizational adaptations) • Reflect corporate values of discipline, passion, and continuous improvement. • Be results-oriented. Competency Requirements Knowledge, skills & abilities required: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or Equivalent • Relevant HR certifications are advantageous. • Minimum 5 to 7 years of HR experience from Saudi Arabia with at least 2 years in same role. • Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, HR policies, and employment regulations • Knowledge of HR operations within construction, interior fit-out, manufacturing, and factory environments • Understanding of recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and performance management • Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements and workforce localization policies • Familiarity with payroll, attendance management, overtime, leave administration, and end-of-service benefits • Knowledge of government relations processes including Iqama, visa, and work permit procedures • Government portals knowledge such as Qiwa, Gosi, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce etc. • Strong communication and management skills • Employee relations and conflict resolution skills • Recruitment and manpower planning expertise • Performance management and employee engagement skills • Strong documentation and report-writing abilities • HR analytics and workforce reporting skills • Ability to coordinate with PRO and government relations teams • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and HRMS platforms is advantage • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally • Ability to support operational and strategic HR functions simultaneously • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workforce requirements Job Functions, Responsibilities & Authorities • Partner with management to align HR strategies with business objectives • Support organizational development and workforce planning initiatives • Advise management on HR policies, employee relations, and labor law matters • Support business expansion, restructuring, and manpower optimization • Manage end to end recruitment for Project/Site Staff and joinery factory employees. • Close coordination with interviewing managers for scheduling interviews. • Coordinate onboarding, induction, and employee mobilization • Monitor manpower requirements and recruitment budgets • Ensure Saudization requirements are met for meeting manpower demands. • Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations • Ensure fair and professional handling of workplace concerns • Conduct counseling sessions and support conflict resolution • Maintain confidentiality in sensitive employee matters • Monitor probation evaluations, issuance of probation confirmation letters and annual performance reviews • Oversee attendance, leave management, overtime, and employee records • Ensure timely renewal of contracts, visas, Iqama, and licenses • Support payroll coordination and end-of-service settlements • Maintain HR documentation and compliance records • Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies • Coordinate with PRO/GRO teams on government-related matters • Manage and monitor HR compliance through government portals including: QIWA, Gosi, Muqeem, MHRSD etc. • Support workforce management across project sites and joinery factory operations • Monitor labor productivity, accommodation and welfare matters • Support HSE compliance and workplace safety initiatives • To Prepare HR reports whenever required related to manpower, absenteeism, recruitment etc. • To monitor attendance and generate weekly reports through Bayat Attendance Management System • Escalate policy violations and compliance concerns Group HR • To make sure employees resigned /terminated employees are offboarded within stipulated time. • To work closely with Group HR operated from UAE. • To do the tasks for any other HR related matters as assigned by Line Manager. KEY JOB DELIVERABLES • Manpower planning, recruitment & onboarding • Maintain compliance with Saudi Law, Saudization and operate government portals • Employee Relation and Engagement & Payroll support. • HR Operations and Reporting