HR & Government Relations Officer

• Collect arrival details, arrange security clearance and site access, meet staff on arrival, and handover accommodation access (with Project Manager support for allocations and readiness)

• Explain benefits, medical insurance, and leave entitlements; manage absence requests and related documentation (operational dayof sickness is handled by leadership for cover)

• Offer cultural orientation for living and working in Saudi Arabia; curate local practical information (shopping, services, facilities) to help staff settle smoothly

Records, systems & compliance

• Maintain complete and secure HR files (contracts, visas, Iqamas, warnings, leave, attestations)

• Ensure alignment with Saudi labour law, preparing documentation for audits/inspections and internal reviews

• Uphold confidentiality and data protection across all HR processes; ensure consistent, evidencebased recordkeeping

Exit and offboarding

• Manage endofservice processes (notice periods, documentation, final payments coordination with finance, exit permits, visa/Iqama cancellation)

• Ensure offboarding is compliant, smooth, and properly documented

Collaboration & ways of working

• Report primarily to the Head of School; coordinate with the Project Manager depending on project phase

• Align protocols with the sister school and seek guidance/escalation from SEK’s Saudi HR/finance colleagues where appropriate

• Ensure consistent messaging to staff: HR participates in or leads all conversations that define working conditions, so expectations remain clear and aligned

Experience, skills & profile

• At least 5–8 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within Saudi Arabia and with government relations/sponsorship responsibilities

• Proven experience managing visas, Iqamas, and government processes with external agents and platforms

• Strong track record in employee relations, conduct/discipline processes, and HR documentation

• Highly organised, discreet, and calm—able to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgment

• Clear communicator who can explain rules, steps, and decisions in plain language and follow through proactively

• Arabic: required (to navigate government processes); English: required (for daily communication with leadership and staff)

• Saudi national preferred

Why join us?

• Shape HR operations and government processes from the ground up in a new international school

• Make a direct impact on staff wellbeing, consistency, and compliance during a critical startup phase

• Collaborate with an experienced sister school and the SEK network while owning onsite delivery

• Work in a unique, valuesdriven community within a worldclass development

Salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.