Our client is a leading US law firm, and they are currently looking for an experienced Arabic Operations Manager for their Riyadh office. You will have a minimum 10 years in an Operations/Administration/Office Management role.
The role encompasses performing day-to-day administration to support the smooth running of the office.
RESPONSIBLITIES
HR:
Employee benefits: manage relationships with insurance providers, including coordinate renewal of policies and adding/deleting members, End of Service Gratuity calculations, GOSI contributions etc.
Payroll processing via Mudad portal
Visa application processes and employment registration on the Qiwa portal
Draft employment contracts, salary letters, employment verifications etc.
Absence management
Assist with staff recruiting processes including interviewing and onboarding
Work with the Global HR team to ensure systems are updated etc.
FINANCE
Process vendor invoices
Review, approve and/or return expenses
Assist with preparing the annual budget for the offices
Assist the finance department with cashflow requirements MANAGEMENT
Supervise and manage support staff teams, including handling coaching and training, conduct mid-year and year-end review meetings, approving overtime and vacation requests.
Coordinate secretary work schedules to ensure there is always sufficient coverage.
Assist with organising office social events and office meetings.
Liaise with the Staff Professional Development team to host and conduct training.
Operations
Maintain relationships with external service providers and vendors, in particular facilities management providers and building management.
Support compliance initiatives and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Assist with cross-departmental projects and initiatives and provide ad- hoc support to other non-US offices as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
University degree
10+ years of experience in business operations, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
Ability to identify and analyse complex issues and recommend/implement solutions.
Ability to manage office functions
Professional demeanour, excellent communication and organisational
Skills
Strong critical thinking skills, advanced time management
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
The candidate must already be based in Riyadh and fluent Arabic/English.
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