HR Specialist

Job description / Role

Employee Services
• Acts as the first point of contact for employees seeking Human Resources assistance.

Assists employees with inquiries related to:
• Leave applications
• Employee identification card processing
• Residence card processing (Iqama)
• Payroll issues
• Medical Insurances
• Business Visits
• Managing R&R of the Expat employees
• Dealing with Ministry of External Affairs for the issuance of offer letter and visa approvals
• Assisting in Bank account setup with Finance Team

Human Resources Administration

Serves as the representative of Human Resources Department:
• Dealing directly with the employees (Regarding R & R, Visa approvals etc.)
• Receives and files responses to job advertisements, ensuring all required documentation is attached.
• Hands over completed application files to the appropriate business partner on closing dates.
• Prepares correspondence, letters of confirmation, and notices on behalf of business partners.
• Files and organizes copies of all processed documentation.

Company ID Cards
• Manages the issuance of company ID cards for permanent employees, contractors, and casual staff, following established procedures accurately and promptly.

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering areas that require it.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards in the office area.
• Promotes EHS awareness in conversations with production team members.

• Education: Tertiary-level qualification with HR certification, and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the HR field.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR administrative and reception work methods and techniques.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures within the HR environment to ensure compliance.
• Ability to perform administrative functions related to the role, such as managing correspondence, documentation, and general administration.
• Excellent communication skills, effective at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software and functionality required for role outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in typing and data entry using computer keyboards, word processors, or typewriters.
• An open and approachable demeanor, facilitating easy communication at all organizational levels.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all situations.
• Awareness of customer needs and the ability to fulfil customer requirements effectively.
• Adherence to high moral and ethical standards consistent with agreed principles.

About the Company

Saudi Gold Refinery (‘SGR’) is a leading player in Saudi Arabia’s gold industry, and the first fully integrated private company to host mining, exploration and technical services including drone based geophysics, drilling and an independently managed lab under one roof. With operating mines, two projects in feasibility, 14 projects in exploration and further 150 licenses in application, the company is set to be the next major gold miner. The company is committed to excellence in gold exploration, refining, and processing, contributing to the Kingdom’s broader goals of economic diversification under Vision 2030.