Government Relations Officer

PIPECARE Group; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PIPECARE Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Government Relations Officer to manage the company’s relationships with Saudi government authorities and to ensure that all permits, licenses, and employee documentation are completed accurately and on time in full compliance with applicable regulations.

You will handle government filings, registrations, visas, renewals, and other official documentation; monitor expiry dates; coordinate with ministries and agencies; and maintain confidential records,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in government relations/GRO roles in Saudi Arabia.
• Good knowledge of Saudi government procedures and relevant electronic platforms.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work with government authorities and handle confidential documentation.
• Good Arabic and English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage government-related transactions with Saudi authorities and platforms.
• Process and maintain employee residency, work permits, visas and other official documents.
• Handle licenses, certificates, registrations, renewals and government approvals.
• Coordinate with government entities such as MHRSD, GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, ZATCA, Balady and others.
• Monitor expiry dates for licenses, permits, registrations, visas and employee documents, ensuring timely renewal.
• Support onboarding, transfers, exits and other employment-related government procedures.
• Prepare and submit required government forms, applications and documents.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Saudi labor procedures

Document control

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Saudi government platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, HR, Public Administration

Job description

Government Relations Officer is responsible for managing the company s relationships and transactions with Saudi government authorities The role ensures that all government-related requirements permits licenses employee documentation and regulatory obligations are completed accurately and on time in accordance with applicable Saudi regulations

Key Responsibilities

• amp Authorities Manage government-related transactions with relevant Saudi authorities and government platforms
• Process and maintain employee residency work permits visas and other official documentation
• Handle company licenses certificates registrations renewals and government approvals
• Coordinate with government entities such as MHRSD GOSI Qiwa Muqeem Absher Business ZATCA Balady and other relevant authorities
• Monitor expiry dates for licenses permits registrations visas and employee documents and ensure timely renewal
• Support employee onboarding transfers exits and other employment-related government procedures
• Prepare and submit required government forms applications and supporting documents
• Maintain accurate records of government transactions and employee company documentation
• Keep management informed of relevant regulatory or procedural changes affecting the company
• Coordinate with HR Finance Legal and other departments on government-related matters
• Resolve government-related issues and follow up on applications approvals and pending transactions
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of official company and employee documents
• Ensure all government transactions are conducted in compliance with Saudi laws and company policies

Key Skills

• Government relations and regulatory compliance
• Saudi labor and residency procedures
• Document control
• Communication and negotiation
• Problem-solving and follow-up
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Saudi government platforms

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Mobility Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells
• Communication Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively
• Focus and Multitasking Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively
• Safety Equipment Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection if where needed in manufacturing environments
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree or diploma in Business Administration, HR, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2 5 years of experience in government relations/GRO roles in Saudi Arabia.
• Good knowledge of Saudi government procedures and relevant electronic platforms.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work with government authorities and handle confidential documentation.
• Good Arabic and English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Saudi driving license is an advantage, depending on the role.