Government Relations Officer GRO
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Manage government transactions, ensure compliance, and support Saudization efforts while building relationships with authorities as a Saudi National.
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Overview
The Role As Government Relations Officer (GRO) , you will serve as the vital link between Faena Wadi Safar and the Saudi governmental landscape ensuring seamless compliance, protecting the hotel's legal standing, and enabling our people to focus on delivering world-class hospitality.
You will manage all government-facing processes with precision, discretion, and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment.
As a Saudi National , you will bring invaluable local expertise and cultural fluency to navigate government entities with confidence playing a key role in our Saudization journey and ensuring Faena Wadi Safar remains fully compliant as we move toward opening.
• Government Transactions & Licensing
Manage all government-related transactions including commercial registration, municipality licenses, and hotel operating permits.
Maintain and renew all company licenses, certificates, and official documents on time without exception.
Liaise with relevant authorities including the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Commerce, and local municipal bodies.
• Workforce Compliance & Visas
Process and renew work visas, Iqama, and exit/re-entry permits for all expatriate employees in a timely manner.
Manage all Iqama-related transactions including transfers, upgrades, and cancellations.
Ensure full compliance with Nitaqat (Saudization)
requirements
- and monitor the hotel's Qiwa classification.
- Platform Management
- Operate and maintain hotel accounts across all government platforms including Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and Aqar.
- Submit mandatory reports and filings across all relevant portals within required deadlines.
- Monitor updates to government regulations and proactively communicate changes to the People & Culture team.
• Pre-Opening Government Readiness
Support the pre-opening team in obtaining all required government approvals, clearances, and permits before opening day.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and government liaisons to ensure readiness across all regulatory fronts.
Build relationships with key government contacts to facilitate smooth processing and issue resolution.
• Colleague Support & Documentation
Act as the primary point of contact for all colleague government-related inquiries with professionalism and care.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all government documents, permits, and employee legal files.
Support the onboarding and offboarding process for expatriate colleagues from a government compliance perspective.
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