355 Hr Generalist jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Innovation – We’re a technology-driven team with the purpose of uplifting the real estate sector. We are the leaders of the industry in innovation.
• Customer Centricity – We put the customer at the core of every decision and action.
• Adaptability - Being able to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs.
• Empowerment & Collaboration – Our team is the most valuable aspect of the company; We respect all ideas, our team enjoys authority, autonomy, and collaboration.
• Ethical Excellence - We perform within the highest ethical standard.
  
  

• Prepare new hire offers, contracts, and documentation
• Coordinate onboarding logistics: system access, GOSI, insurance, workspace setup, and welcome kits
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems (Notion, Slack, TeamTailor, Jisr)
• Manage monthly payroll inputs, leaves, GOSI and governmental filings
• Support visa, relocation, and Muqeem/MOI compliance processes
• Assist both in-office and remote employees with onboarding, documentation, and ongoing support
  
  

• Act as the go-to person for employee queries and HR support
• Assist in developing internal policies, handbooks, and communication guidelines
• Support employee engagement, wellness, and internal events
• Coordinate learning & development programs and track participation
• Help execute performance cycles, evaluations, and improvement plans
• Collaborate with management to define employee levels, role titles, career paths, and incentive packages across departments
• Assist with applications and tracking for government support programs (e.g., Hadaf, HRDF) that offer financial benefits to employers
  
  

• Manage exit process: documentation, exit interviews, final settlements
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and visa cancellation requirements
• Liaise with legal and regulatory partners on labor matters
  
  

• Assist with interview coordination and recruitment logistics
• Maintain pipelines and hiring dashboards in collaboration with Talent team
  
  

• Prepare reports on headcount, Saudization, leave balances, turnover, etc.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen HR operations
  
  

• 3–5 years of generalist HR experience in Saudi Arabia, preferably at a tech startup
• Strong command of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Muqeem, and visa processes
• Experience with HR platforms such as Jisr, Notion, Slack, TeamTailor
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ownership mindset with ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  
  

• Competitive salary - Receive a competitive salary package in USD or SAR, reflecting your skills and contributions in our industry.
• Diverse International team - Join a diverse international team where different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our collaborative culture.
• Flexibility - Enjoy the option to work full remote or hybrid, allowing you to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.
• Innovation - Shape the future of Proptech with your groundbreaking ideas and technological prowess.
• Direct Impact - See your ideas come to life and make tangible changes in an industry ripe for revolution.
• Fast-paced Learning - Grow personally and professionally every day with opportunities to master new skills in our dynamic start-up environment.
• Creative Freedom - Take the reins, innovate, and push boundaries with the freedom to experiment, learn, and grow at Rize.
• Close-knit Community - Join a collaborative, supportive team where your voice matters and your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

• Onboarding and Orientation of New Employees:
• Manage the full onboarding and orientation process.
• Prepare employment contracts for selected candidates.
• Initiate and monitor pre-employment screening.
• Coordinate visa requirements with the PRO for new expatriate employees.
• Coordinate visa applications with the PRO upon receipt of complete requirements.
• Communicate and confirm the joining date of new employees to their respective managers upon visa receipt.
• Prepare necessary arrangements before the arrival of new employees (flight, temporary accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation book, if applicable).
• Request settling-in allowance and accommodation payment for new employees (if applicable).
• Offboarding:
• Communicate the exit process to employees upon receipt of resignation letters.
• Send clearance forms to service delivery departments for employees not serving a notice period upon receipt of termination letters.
• Coordinate with the PRO for cancellation/transfer of visas for leaving employees.
• Request release of final payment once clearance of leaving employees is confirmed.
• Follow up on new visas for employees staying and transferring to other Richemont companies.
• Prepare draft calculations of final settlements for payroll processing.
• Prepare EOSB documents.
• Prepare Service/Experience Certificates.
• Prepare the Off-boarding Checklist and ensure clearance is completed before departure.
• Health and Life Insurance:
• Manage the addition and deletion of life insurance for employees and health insurance for employees and their families.
• Act as the focal point of contact for all insurance companies.
• EOSB and Pension Payment:
• Prepare files for KSA Pension Fund payments to be sent to Finance for payment processing.
• Request payment transfers to Finance for Saudi/GCC Pension Funds.
• Support periodical testing of EOSB and Finance accruals.
• Payroll:
• Take full responsibility for the first-level review and execution of payroll.
• Prepare employee file checklists for new joiners for payroll.
• Provide a list of employees eligible for annual ticket payments each month for payroll processing.
• Ensure data quality monthly.
• Reach:
• Upload announcements on Reach, such as birthdays, promotions, news, changes, staff sales, etc.
• General Administrative Tasks:
• Prepare requested employee letters.
• Prepare and maintain HR employee files in both shared folders and the SAP System.
• Check and process staff purchases submitted by employees.
• Send probation forms to managers for completion for new employees.
• Maintain the Employee Visa and Work Permit List.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Handle ad hoc requests from the HR team.
• Drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to promote HR best practices.
• Propose key business process improvement initiatives to reduce time spent on transactional HR activities.
  

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Skills:
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Saudi national as per Saudi labor law.
• Previous experience as an HR Generalist.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools.
• Experience in SAP HR & Workday is a plus.
• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, preferably in HR Operations, Employee Services, and Payroll or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of retail business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with strong time management and detail orientation.
• Personal Skills/Attributes:
• Strong business acumen.
• Positive attitude.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring an HR Generalist to support our EMEA region

With 1,200+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for an HR Generalist who will report into our Regional HR Manager who can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. You will demonstrate a high work ethic and the personal confidence to set and defend high expectations of colleagues, counterparts and processes. You must be able to work independently, take a hands-on approach, and interface effectively with professionals at all levels. You'll need excellent communication, professional and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to function in a proactive, innovative environment. We look to HR both to support our colleagues in their personal needs and development, and also to maintain consistently high standards across multiple teams, managers and directors.

The role entails the individual to:

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers, setting high expectations of behaviour and performance.
• Partner with line managers to provide employee relations advice on global policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing employee changes, joiners and leavers.
• Manage and drive benefit programs spanning our EMEA location (UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain)
• Liaise with our finance team on monthly payroll, projects and enquiries.
• Support the full life-cycle of HR including onboarding, benefit administration, and departure.
• Apply critical thinking to automate and reduce administrative tasks.
• Take a lead role in the management, continued development, and integration of our HR
• system.
• Act as a system expert and advocate for the global HR team.
• Produce data driven reports to inform and influence HR initiatives.
• Lead and participate in projects where you'll see the impact of your work.
• Support internal resource groups to drive initiatives such as diversity and inclusion.
• Create, update and maintain corporate policies that have a global lens with local application.
• Ensure consistency of application of our HR policies and procedures.
  
  

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Relevant professional qualification and certifications.
• Excellent practical insights into German, UK and/or French HR practices and employment laws.
• Knowledge of other EMEA laws and practices is beneficial.
• Self-directed, organised problem solver with the ability to prioritise and meet goals and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgement, tact and diplomacy in all communications.
• Fearless and principled approach to professional interactions at every level of the business with commitment to confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events, with at least one trip of two full working weeks.
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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• HR Strategy & Alignment
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Ensure HR initiatives are coherent with business objectives to achieve synergy
• Employee Relations
• Address employee conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions
• Provide guidance for fair and consistent resolution of issues
• Performance Management
• Support performance evaluation processes and employee feedback mechanisms
• Assist in addressing performance issues and creating development plans
• Workforce Planning
• Assist in workforce and succession planning to maintain a strong talent pipeline
• HR Data & Reporting
• Analyze HR metrics to guide decision-making and improve practices
• Prepare reports to provide insights into workforce dynamics and trends
• Legal Compliance
• Ensure adherence to Saudi labor laws and mitigate legal risks
• Maintain updated knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices
• Policy Development
• Research and contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies
• Enhance HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Employee Engagement
• Organize events and surveys to foster employee morale and satisfaction
• Employee Development
• Plan and execute programs to enhance employee skills and growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Promote a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  
  

• 2-6 years of experience in HR or a related role
  
  

• Proficient knowledge of HR principles, practices, and Saudi labor law
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with employee engagement and retention strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other analytical tools
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support multiple stakeholders
  
  

• Fluent in English
  
  

• Self-Actualization & Fulfillment: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
• Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED
• Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

This HR Business Partner role provides full HR support to the new Varian Medical Systems Saudi Arabia entity. This is a very exciting opportunity to build a new organization in a growing market. The individual will work closely with the Managing Director, Saudi Arabia on all HR related matters, including:
o Establishing the VMS Arabia legal entity in all HR related matters
o Monitoring labor law requirements and ensuring full compliance for all laws and regulation;
o Recruiting for all functions for Business Units
o Assuming responsibility for payroll processing and employee administration related to employment visas, Iqama, and works permit
o Maintaining HRIS data in SAP-HR and local HRIS if required
o Securing HR-related compliance with regard to SaudiFDA, Data privacy and Company Q&A Processes.
o Establishing HR processes and procedures under Saudi Labor Law such as employee handbook, expense policies etc and adapting company policies to local requirements.
o Working closely with Ministry of Labor on GOSI Insurance Topics.
o Rolling out company programs such as salary planning, succession planning, goal cascading, etc. to the client group
o Facilitating group meetings such as manager assimilations and team building
o Coaching and providing training to managers and employees
o Working independently on a broad range of issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business Administration with focus on Human Resources’ Management
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience HR Experience in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi National
• Strong background in all employee life cycle processes like recruiting, compensation, performance management.
• Strong knowledge in local labor law
• Experience in compliancy and regulation in HR related matters
• Experience in establishing new HR processes, procedures and standard for new entities
• Experience in working in an industrial environment
• Experience in matrix functional organizations and work with different stakeholders across the globe.
• Proficient in utilizing MS Office business tools
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP software desired

About The Company

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., headquartered globally in Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection.

More than 5,500 Varian Medical Systems medical linear accelerators are in service around the world.
Varian employees - 5100 employees worldwide in its 60 sales and support offices around the world.
In the Middle East, Varian has offices in Bahrain, Riyadh and Jeddah with almost 40 employees.

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Date: 13 Aug 2025

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time HR Business Partner in Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll be work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.

You'll positively impact an organization by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and retention, improving organizational performance, managing risk and compliance, and attracting and retaining top talent. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, Expertice in HR and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Counsel the business on HR topics.
• Be knowledgeable about business needs and align HR actions accordingly, including implementing HR strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support management on HR-related issues.
• Manage recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing and selection, and induction.
• Develop people at all levels through coaching, performance management, development plans, and training, while monitoring performance metrics and adhering to budget constraints.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Saudi National Only.
• University degree, majoring in human resources, psychology, business studies, social science or economy, Desiable MBA with specialization in HR.
• Experience or understanding of Generalist HR management experience covering all areas of HR management practice.
• Knowledge of 10 years HR experience in a similar industry/environment
• Familiarity with Influence and resilience within a matrix organization structure
• Professional expertise in employment law issues, redundancies, payroll and employee relations

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our hybrid working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life, Medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Context & Environment

Timely accurate payroll and benefits administration including data integrity.

Responsible for defining a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation, and benefits package along with hiring competent talents to support business growth and ensure to apply the best performance management practice.

Ensuring that all practices follow legal and company's policies.

Activities

Payroll Management

Check payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.

Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department / division transfers.

Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.

Preparing financial reports for accounting, auditing, and management purposes.

Compensation and Benefits

Regular contact with the head office to ensure the affiliate applying the company rules during the capital shares and any relevant updates regarding employees benefits within the company.

Oversee compensation and benefits programs, including salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and ensuring internal equity.

Conduct regular compensation reviews, and provide guidance on salary adjustments, incentives, and benefits enhancements.

Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to ensure competitive and compliant compensation and benefits packages.

Performance Management

Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and development planning.

Work with managers to address performance issues, develop improvement plans, and provide guidance on performance improvement strategies.

Analyze performance data to identify trends and develop initiatives to enhance overall employee performance and engagement

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition :

Collaborate with departmental managers to determine current and future staffing needs aligned with business objectives

Utilize diverse sourcing methods, including social media, networking, and collaborate with employee experience specialist to attract top talent

Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure their qualifications match the position requirements

Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities within the organization

Extend job offers and negotiate terms with selected candidates

Collaborate with the Employee Experience Specialist to facilitate a smooth transition for new hires, ensuring a positive experience from recruitment to onboarding

Organizational Development :

Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including change management, workforce planning, succession planning, to support the organization's growth and evolution.

HR Metrics and Analysis :

Utilize HR analytics and reporting to assess the effectiveness of recruitment, compensation, and performance management initiatives.

Generate insights to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for process improvements.

HR Policy and Compliance :

Ensure HR practices and policies are compliant with legal requirements, and provide advice on policy development and implementation in the areas of recruitment, compensation, and performance management

Candidate Profile

Education :

Bachelor's degree of Business Administration, Human Resources, or any equivalent. Master's degree or relevant HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CIPD) is a plus. Certified GRP, or CBP is a privilege.

Experience :

5 years of Experience in Human Resources including 2 years in compensation and benefit role.

Skills :

Fluent in both English and Arabic Languages. Other popular languages is a privilege, Excellent Organizational Skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent Knowledge of Job analysis evaluation methods.

Ability to present solutions to managers

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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• You will lead strategic Workforce Planning by assessing current headcounts in alignment with business needs and strategic objectives, collaborating with department leaders to identify gaps and forecast future staffing requirements, managing organizational restructuring initiatives when required, ensuring data accuracy within planning tools, and developing headcount reports.
• You will oversee recruitment and Talent Acquisition by developing and implementing Saudization strategies in partnership with business leaders to meet Saudi regulations, and creating targeted recruitment and retention strategies to increase female representation across all organizational levels.
• You will build partnerships with diverse talent pools, promote inclusive hiring practices, support career development programs for women, and advise hiring managers on recruitment and compensation proposals.
• You will manage Performance Management and Succession Planning by overseeing the global performance cycle, ensuring alignment with standards and timelines, and providing coaching to managers on effective performance practices. You will conduct talent review sessions and develop succession plans for key roles.
• You will collaborate with leadership to identify high-potential employees, create development plans, and implement strategies for future leadership readiness, working with Learning and Development teams to execute relevant training programs.
• You will foster Engagement and Culture by encouraging participation in employee surveys, developing action plans based on feedback, and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives adapted to local contexts.
• You will oversee Compensation and Benefits by managing salary reviews, off-cycle adjustments, and enhancing allowances and incentives to attract and retain talent.
• You will embody Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business.
  
  

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and Saudization requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
  
  

Position Objective

The position is responsible for HRMS software implementation across Apparel Group and improvising it in terms of configuration and customization as per the business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide support in developing HRMS software.
2. Assist in the review of data in HRMS to ensure 100% accuracy.
3. Follow all processes defined in the project, including system administration.
4. Ensure data integrity and accuracy of employee and organization information through periodic reviews and audits.
5. Collaborate with other HRMS users (Payroll, Accounting, Projects, etc.).
6. Update employee information, documents, etc., in the HRMS manually, avoiding Excel uploads from the vendor side.
7. Provide user details to all employees for HRMS access.
8. Ensure internal workflow mapping for all employees is updated accordingly.
9. Prepare reports.
10. Handle queries related to HRMS for employees.

About Us

"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates over 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across multiple continents, employing 17,000 multicultural staff. The group has a strong presence in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and expanding into markets like India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines. It also offers shopping convenience through its E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com.

Apparel Group manages brands from around the world, including Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie’s Italian, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, and Rituals, among others.

The company's growth is driven by its Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has led the company from inception to its current success over the past two decades."