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We support our clients to progress in sustainability and digitalisation.\nWe are 19,000 devoted experts within the fields of infrastructure, industry and energy, operating across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations.\nMaking Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change\nWe are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and service-oriented Payroll and People Operations Specialist to support our growing business in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll and HR operational services across the employee lifecycle while ensuring adherence to Saudi labor legislation, payroll regulations, and company policies.\nYou will work closely with employees, managers, Finance, external payroll providers, and the wider EMEA People Operations team to provide efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll and HR support.\nKey Responsibilities\nPayroll Administration\nCoordinate and support monthly payroll processing for employees, including administration through external payroll providers such as Mawarit.\nCollect, review, and validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave data, and final settlements.\nProcess employee leave transactions and maintain accurate leave balance calculations and records.\nCoordinate monthly personnel expense reimbursements and ensure timely payroll-related payments.\nReview payroll reports and ensure accuracy prior to approval and submission.\nRespond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers, resolving issues in a timely manner.\nEnsure compliance with local payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and GOSI regulations.\nMaintain payroll documentation and records, including employee updates within the GOSI portal.\nCoordinate employee medical insurance enrolments, amendments, and terminations with relevant providers.\nSupport annual salary review and bonus administration processes.\nMonitor payroll deadlines and ensure all payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.\nFollow up on payroll-related invoices and partner with Finance and payroll vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.\nPeople Operations\nManage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment contracts, employee data changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.\nCoordinate employee transfers and onboarding activities with external partners, including Mawarit where applicable.\nSupport visa administration, including exit/re-entry visa arrangements, Iqama renewals, and other employee mobility requirements.\nMaintain accurate employee records and HR systems.\nSupport compliance with Saudi labor law and internal policies.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across HR processes.\nAct as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational matters.\n Saudi Nationality is required for this position.\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.\nMinimum 3 years' experience in Payroll Administration, People Operations, or a similar HR role.\nStrong knowledge of Saudi labor law, payroll regulations, GOSI requirements, and employee administration processes.\nExperience working with external payroll providers and payroll systems.\nHigh attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.\nExperience with HRIS platforms; SAP SuccessFactors experience is advantageous.\nProfessional proficiency in both English and Arabic.\n This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive international team where you'll play a key role in delivering payroll and HR operational services that directly support our employees and business success. You'll gain broad exposure across the organisation, partnering with employees, managers, Finance, and external providers while contributing to an excellent employee experience. As our business continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to help shape processes, drive operational excellence, and make a meaningful impact through your expertise in payroll and people operations within a dynamic and evolving environment.\nIf you are passionate about delivering outstanding payroll services and people operations support while ensuring compliance and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.\nAFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.\nAt AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. 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