Job Openings HR SERVICES SPECIALIST (KSA TRANSFERS)

About the job HR SERVICES SPECIALIST (KSA TRANSFERS)

Run end-to-end transfers of senior staff from the UAE to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the Middle East HR Services team of a global management consulting firm.

Critical thinking, sound judgement and pace matter more than technical depth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own each transfer from approval to the employee's start in KSA.

  • Run UAE to KSA transfers of senior staff end to end.
  • Work with the HR Services team in Dubai to agree timelines and keep cases moving.
  • Check documents, spot gaps early and use judgement when deadlines hit.
  • Coordinate UAE exit and KSA entry steps with Payroll, Finance, Legal and providers.
  • Update partners and employees clearly, with discretion and the right tone.
  • Track every case and escalate risks before they cause delays.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have:

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in HR, business or a related field.
  • 3 to 6 years in HR operations, HR services or mobility, ideally in professional services.
  • Runs several cases at once under tight deadlines.
  • Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.
  • Confident with Excel, case-tracking tools and HR systems (such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors).
  • Based in the UAE with the right to work there.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Critical thinking - Questions the facts and spots gaps before acting.
  • Sound judgement - Decides what to do and what to escalate when time is short.
  • Pace - Learns fast and keeps several transfers on track.
  • Discretion - Keeps senior staff and compensation data confidential.
  • Tone - Communicates calmly and clearly with senior people.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Knowledge of Saudi work and residency processes (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI).
  • Experience supporting senior staff in consulting or professional services.
  • Transfers finish on time with few errors.
  • Risks are raised early.
  • Confidential information is never mishandled.

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