Employer Of Record Neom For Tech And R And D Teams

An Employer of Record hires staff under a local Neom contract and holds legal employer responsibilities. The EOR runs payroll in SAR, registers GOSI, sponsors work visas and issues iqama, manages statutory benefits and end of service pay. You keep operational control over tasks, performance and daily direction. Ask for local license and sample payroll records during vendor review.

Timelines vary by candidate location and visa category. Hires with existing Saudi residency often onboard in 7 to 14 days, with payroll, GOSI and benefits active. New expatriates require medicals, approvals, visa stamping and iqama issuance, typically 30 to 90 days. The EOR provides status updates and a checklist per hire.

The EOR handles GOSI registration and monthly contributions, payroll processing in SAR, statutory withholdings, and ZATCA filings where applicable. The provider issues payslips, monthly reconciliation reports and year end summaries. The EOR also calculates and settles end of service pay according to Saudi law while you direct daily work. You receive monthly invoices and compliance certificates.

The EOR helps meet Saudization and local hiring quotas through workforce audits, local sourcing and targeted recruitment campaigns. The provider tracks nationalization metrics, maintains documentation for audits, and proposes hiring and training plans to meet quota targets. You receive monthly metrics and compliance reports. The provider advises on hiring cadence and training plans.

Plan transfers early. The EOR furnishes contracts, payroll history, GOSI records and visa transfer paperwork. Transfer timing depends on entity registration and authority approvals, typically 60 to 120 days after registration. The process includes final settlement of statutory liabilities, issuance of new contracts by your entity, and HRIS migration. Plan migration of HRIS and payroll entries early to avoid gaps.