Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Job Description: Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Government Relations

Sealy Mattress Middle East (Middle East Mattress Factory Co.) is seeking a highly experienced, well-connected Public Relations Officer (PRO / Government Relations Officer) to manage and streamline our external corporate affairs. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, you will serve as the primary liaison between the company and all regulatory bodies, ministerial authorities, and municipal offices.

Role Overview

As a Senior PRO, you will be responsible for ensuring complete regulatory compliance, handling legal corporate documentation, and maintaining strong strategic relationships with Saudi government agencies. Your expertise will directly support our manufacturing plant, retail showrooms, and corporate workforce operations in alignment with the latest Kingdom labor and commercial policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Government Liaison: Serve as the official corporate representative and build strong working relationships with key entities, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Ministry of Commerce (MOC), General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.
• Workforce Licensing & Compliance: Oversee the end-to-end processing of all employee documentation, including Muqeem and Qiwa operations, work permits, Iqama renewals, visas (exit/re-entry, business, work), and Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.
• Corporate Licensing: Manage the prompt renewal of all commercial registrations (CR), municipality licenses (Baladiya), civil defense certificates, and industrial permits for our facilities.
• Problem Resolution: Navigate complex administrative hurdles, clear Customs delays, and resolve labor disputes or regulatory violations swiftly to minimize business disruption.
• Regulatory Advising: Keep executive leadership updated on changing Saudi labor laws, commercial laws, and industrial rules to ensure proactive corporate adaptation.

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Nationality: Saudi National (strictly required).
• Location: Must permanently reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a deep familiarity of local government branch offices.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of direct experience working as a PRO / Government Relations Officer within a major manufacturing, retail, or corporate environment.
• Education: Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Skills: Proficient in using online government portals (Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, Madad, Balady, Saber). Exceptional negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Languages: Native fluency in Arabic with a professional command of written and spoken English.
• Mobility: Must possess a valid Saudi driving license and a personal vehicle for daily visits to government agencies.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus