Public Relations Officer (PRO) / Government Relations Officer (GRO)

Job Summary

Government Relations

• Liaise with government departments, ministries, and regulatory authorities on behalf of the company.
• Process and monitor company registrations, licenses, permits, and renewals.
• Manage correspondence with government entities and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with relevant authorities.

Immigration And Labor Affairs

• Process employment visas, work permits, residence permits (Iqama), and related documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding procedures with government authorities.
• Monitor visa validity and renewal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor and immigration regulations.

Corporate Compliance

• Track expiry dates of commercial registrations, municipal licenses, certificates, and permits.
• Ensure timely renewal of company licenses and registrations.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation.
• Support internal compliance audits and regulatory inspections.

Administrative Support

• Prepare and submit applications, forms, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate records of all government transactions.
• Coordinate document attestation, notarization, and legalization processes.
• Provide updates to management on regulatory developments affecting the business.

Stakeholder Management

• Assist management with government-related inquiries and requirements.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Legal departments on compliance matters.
• Facilitate communication between employees and government agencies when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in PRO/GRO or government relations roles within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures.
• Experience with government portals such as Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, Mudad, GOSI, and ZATCA.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with company formation and licensing procedures in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and government processes efficiently.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in
• Arabic and English
• (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with government authorities, regulatory bodies, clients, and internal stakeholders in both languages.

Benefits