People Operations & Strategic Resource Management Senior Specialist

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration.

As our Middle East business grows, we're looking for an experienced People professional to join our Riyadh office in a unique hybrid role spanning two specialist functions across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

What you’ll do

The People Operations function ensures the seamless delivery of employee lifecycle activities across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including onboarding and offboarding, employment administration, payroll coordination, immigration, labour law compliance and employee experience.

This role combines People Operations - the seamless delivery of the employee lifecycle across Saudi Arabia and the UAE (onboarding/offboarding, employment administration, payroll, immigration, labour law compliance and employee experience) - with Strategic Resource Management (SRM) - the timely staffing of client engagements through effective coordination, deployment and insight generation, working closely with the EMEA SRM team.

You'll partner with Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, the wider SRM and People Operations teams, and local stakeholders including Partners and PMDs. It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to broaden beyond traditional People Operations. Prior SRM experience is advantageous but not essential; we're looking for a strong People Operations professional with recent Saudi experience and deep expertise in Saudi labour law, immigration and employee lifecycle processes, keen to develop SRM capability.

People Operations

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including onboarding, employment changes and offboarding
• Prepare and administer contracts, amendments, probation and employee records in line with local legislation
• Manage Saudi immigration (Qiwa, work visas, Iqamas, sponsorship transfers, Exit/Re-Entry, Final Exit, Absher) and UAE (DIFC) administration (employment visas, Emirates ID, medicals, documentation)
• Coordinate payroll inputs and administer benefits (medical insurance, leave, DEWS, End of Service Benefits)
• Monitor Saudi Labour Law and DIFC Employment Law compliance, maintaining accurate People systems and data
• Coordinate background screening, vendors and invoicing, and identify process and technology improvements
• Maintain People systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve People processes, systems and employee experience through continuous improvement and technology

Strategic Resource Management

• Coordinate consultant availability, project assignments and resource requests across the Middle East
• Match consultants to engagements based on skills, availability, development goals and business priorities
• Track staffing changes, roll-offs and upcoming requirements to ensure engagement continuity
• Maintain accurate availability and utilisation data, preparing capacity and availability reporting for Resource Managers and leadership
• Support staffing discussions with Practice Leaders and PMDs, and act as a key point of contact for SRM queries
• Support the testing and continuous improvement of SRM tools and processes, flagging resource risks and conflicts with supporting data

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a People Operations, People Generalist or equivalent People role
• Current experience supporting employees in Saudi Arabia
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and hands-on experience with Qiwa, Iqamas, work visas, immigration, sponsorship transfers, Absher and Saudisation (Nitaqat)
• Experience managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, benefits and People compliance
• Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, hands-on and delivery-focused, with sound judgement and discretion, and the confidence to escalate appropriately
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
• Valid Saudi residency, or the ability to obtain it (administrative support by AlixPartners provided)
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as business needs arise, and to work full-time in both office and remote environments
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation

Advantageous

• Experience in consulting, professional services or another international organisation
• Knowledge of UAE DIFC Employment Law and UAE visa/immigration processes
• Previous exposure to Strategic Resource Management or workforce planning
• Experience with Oracle HR, resource management planning software; strong Excel, PowerPoint and reporting skills
• Experience leveraging AI or automation to improve operational efficiency

Office Location: KAFD, Riyadh

Working hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday to Thursday, hybrid model

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs, you can read more about the AlixPartners benefits here.

This advert will be removed once a suitable candidate has been identified.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. 

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