HR Specialist

Role Overview

HR Specialist at Waad Education. The role is based in Saudi Arabia and focuses on payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and compliance with Saudi labor regulations.

Role Purpose

To manage end-to-end HR operations including payroll processing, employee documentation, government platform administration, and compliance with Saudi Labor Law and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and review monthly payroll inputs, including allowances, deductions, overtime, unpaid leave, and other payroll adjustments.
• Coordinate payroll processing and ensure accuracy of employee salary data.
• Handle employee final settlements and End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations.
• Prepare payroll and WPS-related reports and coordinate with Finance when required.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage employee termination, resignation, non-renewal, clearance, and offboarding processes.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, renewals, amendments, and employee documentation.
• Prepare HR letters, certificates, salary confirmations, and official employee correspondence.
• Support employee relations cases and respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, contracts, benefits, and HR procedures.

HR Systems & Government Platforms

• Manage employee data and HR transactions through the HR system.
• Handle government HR platforms including Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, Muqeem, and Absher Business.
• Ensure employee information is accurately updated across HR and government platforms.

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow up on work permits, Iqama renewals, sponsorship transfers, final exits, and exit or re-entry processes.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, probation periods, residency or work permit expirations, and other employee-related deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee files and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Ensure HR operations are compliant with Saudi Labor Law and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant HR Operations experience.
• Strong experience in payroll, EOS calculations, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on experience with Saudi government platforms, especially Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, and Muqeem.
• Good knowledge of Saudi Labor Law.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English.