
Government Relations Specialist
- الرياض
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Qiwa (Labor contracts)
- GOSI (Social insurance)
- Muqeem (Residency/Visa)
- Mudad (WPS Payroll Compliance)
- HRSD (labor Ministry)
- MC (Commercial registration)
- Balady (Municipal permits)
- Tawtheeq
- Elm and others as required
- Salama
- TAMM
- Chamber of Commerce
- Ajeer
- MRN
- Premium Recusancy Center
- Dealing with different Government authority (such as Immigration, Ministry of Labor, Municipality, Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce, Jawazat, Traffic Department, Department of Economy, Security, Airport - Meet & Assist, and others) for various jobs.
- Manage all government-related employee documentation processes, including the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of visas, Iqamas (residency permits), and work permits in compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Ensure timely submission and follow-up of all labor, immigration, and regulatory paperwork required for employees and the company to operate legally within Saudi Arabia.
- Maintain full compliance with Saudi labor and immigration laws, keeping abreast of changes and updating internal policies and processes accordingly.
- Coordinate with internal HR and administrative teams to gather required documentation and information for government submissions.
- Monitor and manage the company's standing with government authorities by ensuring all filings, payments, and reports are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Serve as the company's representative during inspections, audits, or inquiries from government authorities related to labor, immigration, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain detailed records and reports of government interactions, applications, approvals, and renewals.
- Provide regular updates and reports to management on government relations matters, compliance status, and any risks or issues arising from regulatory requirements.
- Assists the any requirements for the company accommodation.
- Handles any visitors' processes since they arrived in KSA.
- Proactively identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize legal or operational disruptions.
- Keeps proper filling and archiving system for all processed documentation.
- Assists in resolving issues related to government departments (Ministries, Police, Custom, etc.)
- Obtains municipality permissions for company projects as and when required.
- Arranges for company commercial registrations, memberships, etc.
- Keeping records of any payments made for proper invoices.
- Filing of Document on a timely manner.
- Ensure that files are properly arranged for future records.
- Submitting and collecting documents to Government agencies.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. A diploma with relevant experience may also be considered.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of proven experience in government relations or PRO (Public Relations Officer) roles within Saudi Arabia.
- Strong working knowledge of Saudi labor, immigration, and regulatory procedures.
- Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is essential.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required for reporting and communication with internal teams.
- Good computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid Saudi driving license.
- Must be authorized to represent the company in front of government authorities (e.g., through a Power of Attorney or formal delegation).
- In-depth understanding of Saudi labor laws, immigration rules, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for dealing with government officials.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.