Senior HR Generalist

This is an exciting opportunity to work from our Riyadh office in a role will help provide a full HR operational support service to our Savills KSA business. This is a broad generalist role encompassing day-to-day HR delivery, support to the HR team in all areas and ad-hoc project work and to provide operational and transactional HR services support for the Head of KSA. The successful candidate will support and take ownership for employee relations case work, managing and completing processes independently with the support of the head of HR in KSA and wider regional team.

Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide best in class talent acquisition and talent management, leading on all recruitment activity locally in conjunction with the regional Recruitment Executive to ensure full alignment on recruitment practices and company processes.
• Lead the CVs screening, interview, and selection process with regards to new prospective hires, implementing creative talent screening processes such as technical competency and psychometric screening assessments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for KSA, adopting use of the company's existing software and recruitment portals for maximum efficiency and time management, and regular update of vacancies .
• Develop the Graduates program for KSA and present Savills at Saudi universities and continuously promotes success stories and develop grades as brand ambassadors
• Play an influential role in training and coaching hiring managers on the recruitment cycle and associated talent acquisition processes, implement working practices to ensure a professional and joined up approach at all times.
• Provide recruitment KPIs and tracking to the Head of HR and Regional HR team, as requested.
• Implement tools and professional practices in the HR team to improve existing processes and reporting, making suggestions for changes where needed.
• Play an active role alongside the Head of KSA in engaging with all staff, mangers and stakeholders on day-to-day operational HR matters, supporting the HR Strategy locally and supporting ER, L&D, Performance Management and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Promote the Savills brand and support initiatives to boost the Employer Proposition and Global Branding opportunities.
• Review the joiner and leaver process, applying changes where needed to enhance the employer experience and use of HR analytics to support our management reporting.
• Collaborate with other teams such as Marketing, IT, Compliance, Finance to ensure alignment and good working practices are established between all teams are being achieved, to assist in HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Mange the development and delivery of the staff induction programme, reviewing periodically to incorporate changes and improvements, as needed.
• Performance management: Ensures proper implementation performance management processes during the probationary period across all departments, follow-up with the line managers and employees where necessary.
• Learning & Development: Assist in the delivery and planning of Training arrangements, alongside the Head of HR, and actively support our e-learning provisions.
• Work on other adhoc HR projects and operational improvement tasks
• Act as a point of contact for employee relations matters, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Assist with reporting and analytics to plc as well as any local country or regional-level reporting
• Assist with conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
• Escalate complex employee relations issues to the Head of HR and assist with cases where appropriate
• Advising managers regarding probationary reviews, including probationary extensions, where required, contract of employment renewal .
• Assist with annual appraisal and promotion process
• Liaise with Training Development Manager and Head of HR with identifying employee training needs
• Be responsible for the full operational visa process for new joiners, visa renewals, and leavers. Escalate issues or delays to Head of HR whenever needed
• Work with managers to ensure a full, smooth onboarding process and assist in the delivery of induction programme to new joiners.
• Work with Head of HR on improving onboarding and offboarding processes
• Data management – ensuring integrity and accuracy of data on internal systems and playing a key role in improving and influencing the team's use of systems and efficiency tools.
• Follow up with GRO about all relevant licenses, portals, regulations, medical insurance renewal, addition, deletion, any compliant or inquiries about medical insurance, iqama issuance or renewal and other insurance like PI, OD insurance etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist in the KSA (minimum 5-6 years)
• In-depth knowledge of KSA labour laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to details and strong execution skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and conflicting demands
• Good understanding of the pace and urgency related to the HR function
• Solid MS Outlook and Word experience.
• Good Excel experience (basic formulas and formatting experience)
• Proficient at navigating technology and ability to learn systems quickly. independently
• Articulate, proactive, professional and confident demeanor; able to work with minimal supervision
• Eager to learn and grow within a fast paced and dynamic tram structure
• Good planning and organisational skills
• CIPD certification is a plus