Government Relations Officer

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard, part of InterContinental Hotels Group, seeks a Government Relations Officer to manage government-related HR processes and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations. You will maintain records across government platforms and support onboarding/offboarding with proper government procedures.

The role requires experience in government relations or HR operations, proficiency in Saudi platforms, and strong organizational and communication skills to guide colleagues and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in Government Relations or HR Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi government platforms: Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor work permits, Iqama renewals, visas, and other gov’t transactions.
• Manage HR activities through government platforms like Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, etc.
• Coordinate with government authorities to ensure timely completion of documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employee documents, expiry dates, and gov’t transactions.
• Support onboarding and offboarding by completing required government procedures.
• Prepare and submit official 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 procedures and documentation.
• Perform other gov’t relations and HR support duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

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.