Government Relations (GR) Specialist

Independent Food; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Saudi Arabia is hiring a Government Relations Specialist to support operations with all government-related services and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in GR in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the food and beverage or hospitality sectors. Proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory. Responsibilities include processing visas and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in government relations within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of labor laws in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Process visas, Iqamas, transfers, and renewals.
• Handle company documents, licenses, and permits.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws.

Skills

Government regulations knowledge

Bilingual in Arabic and English

Visa processing

Job description

We are hiring – Government Relations (GR) Specialist | Riyadh, KSA

Independent Food Company is seeking a GR Specialist to support our operations with all government-related services and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process visas, Iqamas, transfers, and renewals.
• Handle company documents, licenses, and permits.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, Qiwa, and Mudad.
• Support employees with government documentation needs.

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ GR experience in Saudi Arabia (F&B/hospitality preferred).
• Strong knowledge of government portals and regulations.
• Fluent in Arabic & English.