HR Talent Operations Partner

Role Overview

EMEA HR Talent Operations Partner at Fortinet, located in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Saudi Arabia and EMEA region.

Role Purpose

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters while managing end-to-end talent operations, including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and compliance across Saudi Arabia and the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Hiring & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end hiring process efficiently through both PEO vendor and direct employment within the Saudi entity, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Follow established hiring and onboarding processes with high accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring all steps are completed on time and deadlines are consistently met.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and candidates to ensure a seamless hiring experience and smooth transition into the organization.

HR Administration & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.
• Provide comprehensive HR support and administration, including offboarding and payroll-related operations.
• Manage benefits enrollments and assist with related queries.
• Document HR actions by completing necessary forms, reports, and records.

Compliance & Legal

• Ensure understanding and communication of compliance and local legal requirements.
• Manage end-to-end immigration and mobility, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while meeting strict visa application deadlines.

Systems & Data

• Enter and audit data accurately in the HR Information System (HRIS).

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with external vendors, collaborating effectively to ensure adherence to internal procedures, service standards, and agreed timelines.

Process Improvement

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Regional Support

• Provide ad-hoc support to the EMEA HR team as needed.
• Contribute to EMEA HR projects.
• Provide support to other regions as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience delivering HR support in international environments.
• Management of government-related portals such as QIWA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly organized with multitasking capabilities; able to manage competing priorities efficiently.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player, comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms and a wide range of software tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience in Oracle would be advantageous.
• Thrives in environments with shifting priorities and evolving responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end HR processes simultaneously, such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Capable of executing tasks and delivering results within tight deadlines.