Government Relations Officer

Lucidya; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech startup in Al Khobar is seeking a proactive Government Relations Officer to support HR operations. The ideal candidate will manage employee immigration processes and ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws. Responsibilities include processing visas, handling commercial registrations, and acting as a liaison with government entities. The role requires strong communication skills in Arabic and English, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. A collaborative work culture awaits you.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape HR practices

Collaborative work culture

Exposure to multiple HR facets

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Government Relations Officer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of immigration procedures and KSA government platforms.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Process visas and work permits for employees.
• Handle commercial registrations and trade licenses.
• Act as a liaison with government entities.
• Monitor labor/immigration laws and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and track official documents for submission.

Skills

Knowledge of KSA labor laws

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in Arabic and English

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

About Lucidya

Lucidya is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup, focused on delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are looking for a Government Relations Officer (GRO) who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment and can support our people initiatives across the organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and versatile GRO to join our People & Culture team. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day HR operations while partnering with Legal and compliance teams to ensure our government systems and records are maintained up to date.

What You'll Do

• Immigration & HR: Process visas, Iqamas, work permits, and renewals for employees and their dependents; support employee onboarding/offboarding government procedures.
• Licensing & Registration: Handle issuance, renewal, and updates for commercial registrations, trade licenses, and permits.
• Liaison: Act as primary point of contact with entities like MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA, and Chamber of Commerce.
• Compliance: Monitor KSA labor/immigration laws, update HR/management, and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare, submit, and track official documents; maintain organized records.
• Reporting: Provide weekly/periodic reports to management on government activities and compliance status.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as GRO or a PRO or similar role, preferably in a tech startup or B2B SaaS environment.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding immigration procedures, and relevant government platforms (Qiwa, GOSI, Absher).
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, with a valid KSA driving license.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing tech startup.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Exposure to multiple facets of HR and people operations in a high-growth environment.