Government Relations Officer (GRO)

Job Summary

Government Relations & Compliance

• Represent the company before government authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Process and manage all employee-related government transactions including:
• Work visas
• Iqama issuance and renewals
• Profession changes
• Exit/Re-entry visas
• Final exit procedures
• Sponsorship transfers
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, immigration regulations, and government requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on compliance implications.
• Coordinate document attestation, certifications, and approvals with relevant authorities.

Government Portals Management

• Manage and maintain company records on government platforms including:
• Qiwa
• Muqeem
• Absher
• GOSI
• Mudad
• Balady
• Muqeem
• Chamber of Commerce portals
• Ensure timely updates, submissions, approvals, and renewals on all government systems.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate records of transactions.

• Company Licensing & Registration

• Process and renew:

• Commercial Registration (CR)

• Municipal Licenses
• Chamber of Commerce Memberships
• MISA registrations (if applicable)
• Industry-specific permits and certifications
• Maintain a compliance calendar for all company licenses and legal documents.
• Coordinate inspections and government audits when required.

Employee Support

• Support onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Assist employees with government-related requirements and documentation.
• Provide guidance on immigration and labor procedures.
• Maintain confidential employee records and government documentation.

Administration

• Maintain organized filing systems for all company legal documents.
• Prepare official letters, applications, and government correspondence in Arabic and English.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Operations departments regarding regulatory matters.
• Track pending applications and ensure timely completion of all government processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 3 5 years of experience as a GRO, PRO, or Government Relations Officer in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, immigration regulations, and government procedures.
• Experience working with Saudi government portals and systems.
• Valid Saudi driving license.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with government authorities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in contracting, engineering, construction, manufacturing, industrial services, oil & gas, or manpower outsourcing sectors.
• Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat)

requirements

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• Experience dealing with MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, and MISA.
• Established network with government authorities across KSA.

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