Human Resources Specialist

The Specialist – Human Resources is responsible for executing HR processes and initiatives within the assigned business area, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent delivery in accordance with Sanad’s HR policies, standards, and operational requirements.

The role supports the HRBP / Senior HRBP in translating HR plans into operational activities across performance management, workforce planning, employee experience, and other HR processes.

Working under the general guidance of the HRBP / Senior HRBP, the Specialist coordinates assigned HR activities, provides day-to-day support to employees and managers, and contributes to improvements in HR service delivery and employee experience.

The role also coordinates with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support the effective implementation and follow-through of HR initiatives at the business level.

• Execute assigned HR processes across the employee lifecycle accurately and within established timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HR policies, procedures, and service-level agreements.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine HR queries and provide accurate and professional support to employees and managers.
• Maintain proper documentation, employee records, and audit readiness.
• Escalate non-routine or complex matters to the HRBP / Senior HRBP as appropriate.

• Support the implementation of the performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end appraisals.
• Monitor completion rates and follow up with employees and managers to support timely compliance.
• Coordinate the scheduling, documentation, and administrative requirements of calibration sessions.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on established performance management processes.
• Escalate performance-related concerns or exceptions to the HRBP / Senior HRBP.

• Support workforce planning activities by tracking approved manpower requirements and related actions.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on requisitions, interview scheduling, selection documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Monitor recruitment progress and follow up on agreed timelines and requirements.
• Maintain accurate workforce data, trackers, and reports.

• Support the implementation of employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
• Assist with the administration and follow-up of engagement surveys and Voice of Employee programs.
• Monitor agreed action plans and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on their timely implementation.
• Assist in organizing employee activities, communications, and engagement campaigns.
• Coordinate training programs and monitor completion of assigned learning initiatives.
• Support the collection and consolidation of training needs and identified skills gaps.
• Maintain training records and prepare reports on participation and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Learning and Development and relevant stakeholders to support the effective delivery of development programs.

• Maintain accurate and updated HR data in relevant systems, databases, and trackers.
• Prepare regular reports on headcount, performance, engagement, and other relevant HR metrics.
• Ensure the integrity, consistency, and confidentiality of HR information.
• Support the HRBP / Senior HRBP in preparing data analysis and management reports.

• Support employee relations matters through information gathering, documentation, tracking, and coordination.
• Assist in ensuring the consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on…