Government Relations Officer

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard seeks a Government Relations Officer to join our Human Resources team. You will manage government-related processes for hotel colleagues, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and maintaining records across government platforms.

Responsibilities include processing work permits, iqama renewals, visas, using Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, coordinating with authorities, maintaining documentation, supporting onboarding/offboarding, and ensuring Saudi Labor Law

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Government Relations or HR Operations.
• Experience in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor work permits, iqama renewals, visas, and government transactions.
• Manage HR activities through government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad.
• Coordinate with government authorities to ensure timely completion of employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of employee documents, expiry dates, and government transactions.
• Support onboarding and offboarding by completing required government procedures.
• Prepare and submit government applications, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and government regulations.
• Coordinate with Finance and HR regarding government fees, payments, and approvals.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on government-related procedures.
• Perform other government relations and HR support duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Government Relations Officer to join our Human Resources team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all government-related processes for hotel colleagues, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, and maintaining accurate records across government platforms. The role plays a key part in supporting smooth HR operations while ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and monitor work permits, Iqama renewals, visas, and other government-related transactions.


• Manage HR activities through government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant systems.


• Coordinate with government authorities to ensure timely completion of all employee documentation and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain accurate records of employee documents, expiry dates, and government transactions.


• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by completing all required government procedures.


• Prepare and submit official government applications, reports, and correspondence.


• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and all applicable government regulations.


• Coordinate with Finance and HR regarding government fees, payments, and approvals.


• Provide guidance to colleagues on government-related procedures and documentation.


• Perform other government relations and HR support duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 2-3 years of experience in Government Relations or HR Operations, preferably within the hospitality industry.


• Strong knowledge of Saudi government platforms including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad.


• Good understanding of Saudi Labor Law and government procedures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.