ROLE PURPOSE Build our Group's HR function from the ground up as the company scales from roughly 29 people today to a larger, structured team across Saudi Arabia and Egypt with deep, hands-on command of the Saudi regulatory and government landscape. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement core HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, policies, performance management Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and GOSI obligations Manage government-facing HR processes via Qiwa, Muqeem, and other Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) platforms Oversee visa, iqama, and work-permit sponsorship for expatriate hires Support hiring across all functions during the Year 1 growth plan (marketing, estimating, technical, sales) Serve as the company's primary point of contact for labor-related government relations and audits Payroll processing and salary administration. Employee leave management and leave balance tracking. Calculation and management of annual air ticket provisions/allowances. Calculation and management of End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB). Ensure all payroll, leave, ticket entitlements, and EOSB calculations comply with Saudi Labor Law and applicable regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

5+ years of HR experience, ideally including at least one HR function build-out from scratch Deep, hands-on expertise in Saudi Labor Law, Saudization/Nitaqat compliance, GOSI, and Qiwa/MHRSD processes this is a core requirement, not a preference Proven track record managing government relations and regulatory compliance for a company operating in Saudi Arabia Experience in a growing SME or founder-led company transitioning to structured operations Egyptian labor law knowledge is a plus, given HR support for the Egypt office LANGUAGES Fluent Arabic and English required Arabic is essential for navigating Saudi government systems.