Senior HR Advisor – 12 Month Contract

EFICIO

. Build trusted relationships with leaders, managers and employees in Saudi Arabia, acting as the first point of contact for people matters .

Posted 10/4/2026contractRiyadh • Saudi ArabiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including employee relations, compliance with Saudi Labour Law, and effective stakeholder management. Proficient in using HRIS and government platforms like Qiwa and GOSI to enhance workforce planning and employee experience.

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Saudi Labour Law KnowledgeQiwa Platform ExperienceGOSI Compliance ManagementEmployee Relations ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

HR Operations ManagementEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementOnboarding and OffboardingHRIS ProficiencyData AnalysisSaudization Program KnowledgeCompliance ManagementDocumentation ManagementPayroll Administration

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

HRISQiwaGOSIGovernment Portals

Industry Keywords

Saudi Employment LawOrganizational Change InitiativesWorkforce PlanningEmployee DevelopmentHR Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build trusted relationships with leaders, managers and employees in Saudi Arabia, acting as the first point of contact for people matters
Translate business plans, workforce needs, organisational risks and local regulatory requirements, including Saudization requirements, into practical people plans
Coach managers through team dynamics, feedback, employee development and sensitive conversations
Manage employee relations matters with sound judgement, documentation, confidentiality and consistency
Provide guidance on Saudi Labour Law, Implementing Regulations, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development requirements, company policy and HR best practice
Support managers on performance, conduct, probation, grievance, leave and workplace-support matters
Own end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding, contracts and documentation, background checks, absence and leave administration, employee requests, letters and employment or salary verifications
Manage Qiwa and GOSI requirements, including employee registration, government portal actions and compliance matters
Coordinate payroll-related HR administration with Finance and payroll providers
Maintain HRIS records and employee data
Coordinate required activities with the GRO
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance and the global People team on workforce planning, talent, reward and organisational change initiatives
Use people data and employee feedback to identify trends, mitigate risks and improve employee experience
Contribute to scalable policies, processes, manager guidance and local engagement initiatives across the Saudi Arabia business

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role with significant business-partnering responsibility
Hands-on experience using Saudi government platforms, particularly Qiwa and GOSI, with the ability to manage related employee registration and compliance actions independently
Working knowledge of Saudi employment law, its Implementing Regulations, local employment requirements and Saudization programmes
Experience managing employee relations and advising managers on performance and sensitive people matters
Strong stakeholder-management, coaching and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational delivery
Strong analytical skills and confidence using HRIS and people data
Discreet, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
Fluent in both Arabic and English, written and spoken