HR Operations Manager

The HR Operations Manager will be responsible for the following key areas: Payroll Cycle Management: The role oversees the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of shift differentials, hazard allowances, and overtime in compliance with company policy. Government Compliance: This position manages all interactions with MHRSD platforms, including Qiwa contract attestation, GOSI registration, and Mudad wage protection submissions to avoid regulatory penalties. HRIS Data Integrity: The manager maintains the accuracy of the HRIS database by conducting regular audits and ensuring that all employee records match official government documents. Saudization Strategy: This role monitors Nitaqat ratios weekly and collaborates with recruitment to hire Saudi nationals in line with the industrial sector's Saudization targets. Benefits Administration: The position administers medical insurance programs and leave management systems, ensuring that all employees and dependents receive entitled benefits without delay. Vendor Management: This manager evaluates and manages third-party service providers, including payroll bureaus and insurance brokers, to ensure they meet service level agreements. Contractor Workforce Oversight: The role verifies that all contractor staff have valid work permits and insurance coverage before site access is granted, in coordination with HSE and Security. Audit and Reporting: This position prepares monthly HR reports and supports internal audits by providing accurate data on headcount, labor costs, and compliance status. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related. At least 8 years of HR operations experience, with 3 years in a managerial role in the Saudi industrial sector. Expert knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem. Hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS systems such as Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or Workday.