Senior HR Generalist

Rize

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join Rize and support our growing team. This role will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and engagement to compliance and offboarding. You ll be the go-to person for day-to-day HR operations, helping create a smooth and compliant experience for our team while supporting a culture of trust, performance, and continuous improvement.

What will you be doing?

Onboarding & HR Administration

• Prepare new hire offers, contracts, and documentation
• Coordinate onboarding logistics: system access, GOSI, insurance, workspace setup, and welcome kits
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems (Notion, Slack, TeamTailor, Jisr)
• Manage monthly payroll inputs, leaves, GOSI and governmental filings
• Support visa, relocation, and Muqeem/MOI compliance processes
• Assist both in-office and remote employees with onboarding, documentation, and ongoing support

People Operations & Culture

• Act as the go-to person for employee queries and HR support
• Assist in developing internal policies, handbooks, and communication guidelines
• Support employee engagement, wellness, and internal events
• Coordinate learning & development programs and track participation
• Help execute performance cycles, evaluations, and improvement plans
• Collaborate with management to define employee levels, role titles, career paths, and incentive packages across departments
• Assist with applications and tracking for government support programs (e.g., Hadaf, HRDF) that offer financial benefits to employers

Compliance & Offboarding

• Manage exit process: documentation, exit interviews, final settlements
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and visa cancellation requirements
• Liaise with legal and regulatory partners on labor matters

Recruitment Support

• Assist with interview coordination and recruitment logistics
• Maintain pipelines and hiring dashboards in collaboration with Talent team

Reporting & Process Optimization

• Prepare reports on headcount, Saudization, leave balances, turnover, etc.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen HR operations

You're a perfect match if you have

• 3 5 years of generalist HR experience in Saudi Arabia, preferably at a tech startup
• Strong command of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Muqeem, and visa processes
• Experience with HR platforms such as Jisr, Notion, Slack, TeamTailor
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ownership mindset with ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits