Government Relation Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Government Liaison & Compliance

• Act as the primary contact with government agencies such as the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD), Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce, and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization regulations, and Vision 2030 workforce localization requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and advise management on their impact.
• Employee Affairs
• Handle the processing of Iqama issuance, renewals, transfers, and exit/re-entry visas.
• Support onboarding processes by managing employee registration with GOSI, Qiwa, and Mudad systems. Coordinate with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure smooth government-related procedures for new hires and terminations.
• Company Affairs
• Manage the renewal of company licenses, commercial registration, municipal licenses, and Chamber of Commerce certificates.
• Ensure proper documentation for contracts, government portals, and other official records. Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by government bodies.
• Strategic Support
• Assist in Saudization tracking and reporting, ensuring targets are achieved in coordination with HR and business units.
• Provide advice to leadership on best practices for government relations and risk management. Support in resolving disputes, penalties, or violations with government authorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations, preferably within engineering, consultancy, or construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, HRDF, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and related government systems.
• Proven track record in handling company-level government compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Arabic and English.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.