Government Relations Officer

Role overview

Government engagement and compliance

• Act as the primary contact with government authorities for communications, documentation, and approvals.
• Build relationships with ministries and regulatory bodies; monitor regulatory changes and advise internal teams.
• Manage company licenses, registrations, certificates, renewals, and government submissions.
• Oversee employee visas, work permits, iqama processes, and transactions through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, and Mudad.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law, Saudization requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop procedures and coordinate with HR, Finance, and project teams; maintain records, reports, and client portals.
• Support employee-related government cases and propose solutions to process risks.

Qualifications

• Saudi national with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, political science, or a related field.
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role in engineering, construction, consulting, or corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government systems, labor laws, and regulatory processes; experience with visa and iqama processes and relevant government portals.
• Arabic and English communication skills, negotiation, and relationship-building ability.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and deadlines, and handle sensitive matters with organization and attention to detail.

Office and schedule

• Office location is Servcorp, Business Gate, Riyadh.
• Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Why join Hatch

• Work on projects contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 with a collaborative, globally connected team.
• The company describes flexible work, professional growth, and long-term career development opportunities.

Application deadline

• Application deadline is October 6, 2026.