Government Relations Officer

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

Job summary

A dynamic tech startup is seeking a Government Relations Officer (GRO) to support HR operations and ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, and strong knowledge of immigration and labor procedures. This position offers an opportunity to shape HR practices in a collaborative work culture while managing multiple stakeholders. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape HR practices

Collaborative work culture

Exposure to multiple facets of HR operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as GRO or similar role, preferably in a tech startup or B2B SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of immigration procedures and relevant government platforms.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Process visas, Iqamas, work permits, and renewals for employees.
• Handle licensing, registration, and updates for commercial registrations.
• Act as primary liaison with government entities.
• Monitor labor laws and ensure compliance.
• Prepare, submit, and track official documents.
• Provide periodic reports on government activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi labor laws

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in Arabic and English

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Qiwa

GOSI

Absher

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.

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.