Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support the day-to-day HR operations in Saudi Arabia and provide effective support across the employee lifecycle. The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local labour laws and internal policies, maintaining accurate HR records, supporting onboarding and offboarding, handling employee relations matters, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and contributing to HR process improvement and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Support HR team members by providing guidance and assistance as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, including candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and conducting initial screenings.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary issues.
• Maintain HR databases and systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee records.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc HR reports on HR metrics and trends for management review.
• Support line managers in addressing organizational and people-related issues, providing guidance on best practices and policies.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency across countries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and dashboards to track and report on key performance indicators.
• Manage health insurance renewals and claims and employee clearances.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the HR team.
• Prepare and manage the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Well-versed in KSA Labour Law.
• 5–6 years of experience in an HR-related role.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Highly computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and related business tools.
• Detail-oriented, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; HR certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in HR operations, preferably in a multinational company or within the Middle East region.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in HR generalist functions, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably Oracle and SAP.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Saudi Arabia.

About Us

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That's why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

Join Epta, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.

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Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.

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Our story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

At Epta, diversity drives progress. With a presence in over 100 countries, we thrive thanks to the talent and perspectives of our global team. Our commitment to inclusion is embodied in the Epta Diversity & Inclusion Manifesto – a concrete step toward a more equitable future. Created by a 30-member committee representing all regions, the manifesto reflects our belief that leadership means valuing every voice. Through collaboration and shared purpose, we're building a culture where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel truly seen.

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