Payroll And People Operations Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive detail-oriented and service-oriented Payroll and People Operations Specialist to support our growing business in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll and HR operational services across the employee lifecycle while ensuring adherence to Saudi labor legislation payroll regulations and company policies.

You will work closely with employees managers Finance external payroll providers and the wider EMEA People Operations team to provide efficient accurate and compliant payroll and HR support.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Coordinate and support monthly payroll processing for employees including administration through external payroll providers such as Mawarit.
• Collect review and validate payroll inputs including new hires terminations salary changes bonuses allowances overtime leave data and final settlements.
• Process employee leave transactions and maintain accurate leave balance calculations and records.
• Coordinate monthly personnel expense reimbursements and ensure timely payroll-related payments.
• Review payroll reports and ensure accuracy prior to approval and submission.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation statutory requirements and GOSI regulations.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records including employee updates within the GOSI portal.
• Coordinate employee medical insurance enrolments amendments and terminations with relevant providers.
• Support annual salary review and bonus administration processes.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Follow up on payroll-related invoices and partner with Finance and payroll vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

People Operations

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding employment contracts employee data changes promotions transfers and offboarding.
• Coordinate employee transfers and onboarding activities with external partners including Mawarit where applicable.
• Support visa administration including exit/re-entry visa arrangements Iqama renewals and other employee mobility requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support compliance with Saudi labor law and internal policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across HR processes.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational matters.

Qualifications :

• Saudi Nationality is required for this position.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Accounting Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Payroll Administration People Operations or a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law payroll regulations GOSI requirements and employee administration processes.
• Experience working with external payroll providers and payroll systems.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; SAP SuccessFactors experience is advantageous.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Additional Information :

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive international team where youll play a key role in delivering payroll and HR operational services that directly support our employees and business success. Youll gain broad exposure across the organisation partnering with employees managers Finance and external providers while contributing to an excellent employee experience. As our business continues to grow youll have the opportunity to help shape processes drive operational excellence and make a meaningful impact through your expertise in payroll and people operations within a dynamic and evolving environment.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding payroll services and people operations support while ensuring compliance and operational excellence wed love to hear from you.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender gender identity sexual orientation ethnicity religion disability or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

At AFRY we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate innovate technology and embrace challenging points of view. Thats how were making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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