PEO Services in Saudi Arabia: Streamline HR & Ensure Compliance
Your trusted partner for HR excellence and Saudization compliance.
Why Partner with a PEO?
Your business is established in Saudi Arabia with a Commercial Registration, a dedicated team, and a vision for growth. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) partners with companies like yours, offering a co-employment model to professionalize HR, ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, and free your leadership to drive expansion without a large in-house administration.
Common HR Challenges
As you manage operations in Jeddah, Riyadh, or elsewhere, these challenges may sound familiar:
- Nitaqat Pressure: Maintaining Saudization percentages to stay in the “Green” category and avoid penalties.
- Iqama Administration: Time-consuming renewals of work permits for expatriate staff.
- Payroll Compliance: Ensuring WPS-compliant calculations for salaries, overtime, and deductions.
- End-of-Service Benefits: Accurately provisioning mandatory gratuity for departing employees.
- Legal Updates: Tracking changes to Saudi Labor Law and MHRSD regulations.
Benefits of a PEO Partnership
Expert Compliance
Navigate Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and Saudization to avoid penalties.
Streamlined HR
Efficient, WPS-compliant payroll and administrative HR management.
Competitive Benefits
Attract and retain top Saudi talent with tailored benefits packages.
Cost Savings
Enterprise-level HR support without an in-house team’s expense.
Core PEO Services
Our PEO services integrate with your operations to manage the employee lifecycle:
- Payroll & WPS: Calculate salaries, overtime, deductions; provide payroll statements for your WPS-compliant bank payments.
- Iqama & Visa: Prepare documentation, liaise with MHRSD and Jawazat for visa applications and renewals.
- GOSI Compliance: Handle monthly contributions, reports, and filings under your registration.
- Saudization: Optimize hiring strategies for Saudi nationals to meet Nitaqat requirements.
- Employee Relations: Mediate disputes, guide disciplinary actions, ensure compliant terminations.
- HR Administration: Draft contracts, manage onboarding, reviews, and employee relations.
- Tech Startups: Support Riyadh tech firms with competitive benefits and expatriate visa renewals.
Key Employer Obligations
We ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law requirements:
- Work Regulations (Article 13): Create and submit work organization regulations to MHRSD.
- Notify Authorities (Article 15): Register company details with the local labor office.
- Workplace Records (Article 17): Maintain employee files and visible work schedules.
- Annual Reporting (Article 25): Submit workforce reports during Muharram.
- Joint Liability (Article 11): Guide obligations during business transfers.
PEO vs. EOR
PEO
Pros: Co-employment for businesses with a legal entity; handles HR and compliance.
Cons: You remain Iqama sponsor; less suited for market entry.
EOR
Pros: Full legal employer for companies without a local entity.
Cons: Higher fees; less control over HR.
Explore our EOR services if you’re entering the Saudi market.
How It Works
Our PEO partnership is simple and tailored:
- Consultation: Assess your HR needs and workforce size.
- Agreement: Sign a service agreement outlining co-employment roles.
- Onboarding: Securely migrate employee data and integrate with your accounts.
- Activation: Your dedicated PEO team manages daily HR tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you remain the legal employer and make strategic decisions. We handle administrative tasks and compliance.
Yes, our services save 30–50% compared to in-house HR teams.
We optimize hiring for Saudi nationals, monitor Nitaqat status, and ensure compliance.
No, your company remains the Iqama sponsor. We manage paperwork and liaise with MHRSD and Jawazat.
We calculate salaries, overtime, deductions, and provide WPS-compliant payroll statements for your bank payments.
We calculate and submit monthly GOSI contributions and reports under your registration.
We provide guidance on disputes and terminations, ensuring compliance and accurate gratuity calculations.
Costs vary (2–12% of payroll or fixed PEPM). Contact us for a tailored quote.
Focus on Growth. We’ll Handle HR.
Scale efficiently with our PEO services. Request a free consultation or download our guide.
