Our client is a leading global consulting firm, helping the world's top businesses, governments and organizations. Looking for a new " KSA Employee Relations Specialist " in their Saudi Arabia office.This position reports to the Employee Relations ManagerPrimary Duties And ResponsibilitiesFunctional Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert on Saudi employment inquiries across programs (business analyst, full time hire, secondments and internships)/ (nationals and expats) Handle onboarding of new hires in the Riyadh office in coordination with Human Resources counterparts (Recruiting, employees relations, staffing) Support relocation of employees into Saudi office in coordination with the Employee Relations Manager (employment agreements, benefit lists, coordination with the concerned parties) Coordinate with the Riyadh office Manager and PRO for the residency application for expats (Labour contract, certifications and attestations, insurance) Assist the Employee Relations Manager with medical insurance matters pertaining to Saudi based employees Enrol employees in relevant Saudi pension schemes according to the Saudi regulations and coordinate with payroll for GCC pension schemes registration and payments Establish and update Saudi employees entitlements as per the Saudi labour law and employment regulations i.e military service, Hajj leave, leave of absence, extended sick leave Manage Riyadh based staff offboarding and liaise with relevant parties to close on exit formalities Maintain an updated view and ensure compliance on Saudization and Nitaqat targets in coordination with Riyadh office Manager and Residencies, Work Permits and Visa Manager Ensure staff employment is compliant with Saudi employment regulations Provide planning and execution support for any Human Capital department events targeting existing Saudi hires or recruiting efforts Act as a point of contact for Employee Relations matters (inquiries, policies and procedures) within the Riyadh office Prepare and issue employment certificates Establish contacts internally (across Lines of Service and Functions) to stay updated on internal initiatives and Saudi employment regulations Establish professional network of contacts with Saudi governmental stakeholders Proactively participate in broader team improvement initiatives Serve as integral part of Human Capital team (assume project responsibilities, attend team calls, provide reciprocal vacation coverage) Closely team up with the Human Capital team (staffing, recruiting, L&D) and others (Finance, Logistics, etc.) on employee relations related mattersKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesQualifications: University degree in human resources, business administration 4 -6 years of experience in human resource operations with focus on Saudi employment matters Solid understanding the Saudi labour law and employment requirements in KSA Saudi NationalSkills: Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Excellent organisation and time management skills, strong attention to detail Very good working knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite etc.) Flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative personality Service-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker and team player Sensitivity and discretion when handling confidential information Strong people and teaming skills Fully proficient in English and Arabic