Position Overview
A leading international cable manufacturer is seeking a hands-on HR & Administration Manager to direct Human Resources, Government Relations, Facilities Administration, and Workplace Safety support for its manufacturing facility at SPARK, Dammam.
This role is responsible for establishing scalable administrative systems, ensuring strict compliance with Saudi Labor Law, directing workforce lifecycle processes, and managing liaison across all Saudi governmental platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Human Resources Management:
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Lead end-to-end industrial recruitment to meet operational manpower goals; develop workforce planning strategies aligned with business growth; drive Saudization initiatives and compliance.
- Personnel Administration & Lifecycle: Prepare and execute employment contracts via official government portals; oversee onboarding, induction, personnel records, promotions, role adjustments, and probation reviews.
- Payroll & Benefits Governance: Administer monthly payroll, overtime, leave entitlements, and statutory benefits in full compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS) and GOSI.
- Employee Relations & Separations: Oversee grievance handling, performance management, and disciplinary actions; manage offboarding, final settlements, and End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) per Saudi Labor Law.
- Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs:
- Platform Operations: Execute all labor and corporate transactions across Saudi government portals, including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, MHRSD, Absher Business, and Balady.
- Immigration & Residency Administration: Oversee Iqama issuance, renewals, profession amendments, sponsorship transfers, exit/re-entry permits, and work visas.
- Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Monitor updates to Saudi labor and immigration legislation, liaise with regulatory authorities, and lead compliance for internal and external audits.
- General Administration & Plant Logistics:
- Facility & Office Operations: Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, office maintenance, utility accounts, consumables, and third-party facility service contracts.
- Workforce Logistics: Manage employee accommodation, transport operations, catering services, and business travel arrangements.
- Corporate Licensing: Direct the renewal and maintenance of Commercial Registrations (CR), municipal permits, industrial licenses, and Chamber of Commerce memberships.
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Coordination:
- Safety Culture & Procedures: Support plant-wide implementation of HSE policies, promote safety standards, and enforce PPE compliance across administrative and production zones.
- Risk Management & Training: Coordinate emergency drills, toolbox talks, hazard identification, and workplace risk assessments.
- Incident Reporting: Support root-cause investigations for safety incidents, track corrective action plans (CAPA), and maintain regulatory HSE documentation.
Candidate Profile:
Experience
- 5–8 years of progressive HR, Government Relations, and Administration experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Prior experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial HSE standards is an advantage.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Language Skills
- Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (professional verbal and written communication required).
Regulatory Mastery
- Deep working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, Saudization frameworks, GOSI, and government portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, MHRSD).
Certifications
- HR: SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD Level 5/7, PHRi, or equivalent (preferred).
- HSE: NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent (advantageous).
