Human Resources Lead

Who we are: Our mission is to provide innovative products and wood panel solutions that are contemporary and tailor-made to fit our customers’ evolving needs. Our vision is to be the first-choice supplier for quality MDF in the MENA region with infinite options in wood paneling that bring any contemporary living space to life. Who are you: We are looking to hire an HR Lead to own and run the full HR function at our Riyadh, KSA location. You will be the single point of ownership for people operations, Saudi labor law compliance, payroll, and government platform management, reporting directly to the General Manager. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, compliance-minded, discreet, and comfortable making decisions independently. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, transfers, renewals, and offboarding Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and keep company policies and employment contracts aligned with current regulations Manage government platforms and filings, including Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Absher, and Nitaqat, and keep the company’s Saudization status on track Prepare and process monthly payroll, including allowances, deductions, overtime, end-of-service benefits, and WPS requirements Handle iqama, visa, work permit, and Ajeer contract processing and renewals, with no lapses in legal status Coordinate medical insurance for employees and dependents, including enrollment, eligibility, and claims follow-up Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation in both physical and digital systems Lead workforce planning, headcount tracking, and manpower requests in coordination with department heads Manage attendance, leave, and absence records, and handle employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and grievances Prepare HR reports, compliance updates, and analysis for the General Manager to support decisions Oversee administrative functions related to HR, including company documentation and cross-department coordination Skills you will bring along: Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, and Nitaqat requirements Hands-on experience running payroll end to end, ideally on an HR/payroll system such as Zoho People Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information Ability to work independently, prioritize across competing deadlines, and manage HR for a growing workforce Prior experience as an HR Lead, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist in the Saudi market (ideally in manufacturing) is a plus A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (CIPD or an equivalent HR certification is a plus) Show more Show less