Government Relation Supervisor (Saudi Only)

About Basiqat by Mantis

Role overview

Government relations and compliance

• Process government transactions, permits, licenses, and official documents; ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, immigration regulations, and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate with MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, and other authorities; monitor regulation changes and advise the People & Culture Manager.
• Maintain accurate correspondence, permit, license, and renewal records.

Platforms and employee services

• Manage transactions through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant government platforms.
• Process work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals, exit/re-entry and final exit visas, and sponsorship transfers.
• Coordinate employee registrations and updates, track document validity and renewals, and support employee records and compliance reporting.

Saudization and pre-opening

• Monitor Saudization and Nitaqat requirements; support workforce compliance, reporting, inspections, and audits, and recommend corrective actions for potential risks.
• Set up required government accounts and platforms for the new property and coordinate government requirements for recruitment and onboarding.
• Support approvals and operational documentation; establish government relations procedures, tracking systems, and documentation controls for pre-opening readiness.

Coordination and reporting

• Maintain professional relationships with government representatives and external service providers.
• Prepare regular reports on transactions, pending applications, renewals, and compliance matters.
• Handle employee and company information accurately and confidentially; coordinate with People & Culture, Finance, and other departments.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant Government Relations experience; hospitality experience is preferred.
• Hotel or resort pre-opening experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, government regulations, and Saudization requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant government platforms.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent command of Arabic and good working proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines, work independently, and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, flexibility, and adaptability.

Why join

• The role offers participation in a pre-opening team establishing a luxury eco-resort, with opportunities for professional growth, learning and development, and applicable employee benefits.