Job description
Role Overview
HR Specialist at Cigna, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role delivers end-to-end HR operational support while managing all government relations activities, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor regulations and governmental requirements.
Company Overview
The Cigna Group is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those served through its divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, committed to enhancing the lives of clients, customers, and patients.
Role Purpose
Maintain regulatory compliance, support workforce administration, facilitate employee services, and ensure efficient execution of HR operations as the primary liaison with government authorities and external service providers in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
Government Relations & Compliance
- Manage all activities related to government platforms and authorities, including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and immigration regulations.
- Monitor changes in labor laws and governmental regulations and advise HR leadership accordingly.
- Maintain strong relationships with government authorities and external service providers.
- Track Saudization requirements and support workforce nationalization initiatives.
- Prepare regulatory submissions and support workforce planning requirements.
Employment & Visa Administration
- Process and monitor employment contracts, work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals, visa applications and renewals, transfer of sponsorship requests, exit/re-entry visas, and final exit procedures.
Employee Lifecycle & Records Management
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, and offboarding.
- Maintain employee records and personnel files in compliance with company policy and local regulations.
- Prepare employment letters, salary certificates, and HR documentation.
- Ensure all employee documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Support payroll administration by ensuring employee data accuracy and timely submission of payroll inputs.
- Coordinate employee benefits administration, including medical insurance enrollment and changes.
Attendance & HR System Management
- Manage employee attendance, leave records, and HR system updates.
- Maintain accurate data within HR systems and governmental platforms.
Employee Relations & Audits
- Assist with employee relations matters and disciplinary processes as required.
- Support internal and external audits.
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare HR metrics, workforce reports, and government compliance reports.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of Saudi labor legislation
- Government relations expertise
- Attention to detail
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Organization and time management
- Continuous improvement mindset
Additional Information
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.