Government Relations Officer

Lucidya; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing B2B SaaS startup in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Government Relations Officer to support HR operations. The role includes processing visas and work permits, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and working with government entities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in tech startups. The position offers an opportunity to shape HR practices and work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape HR practices

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Exposure to multiple facets of HR operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as GRO or PRO or similar role.
• Experience in a tech startup or B2B SaaS environment is preferred.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process visas, Iqamas, work permits, and renewals.
• Handle issuance, renewal, and updates for commercial registrations and permits.
• Act as primary contact with relevant government entities.
• Monitor labor/immigration laws and ensure compliance.
• Maintain organized records and official documents.
• Provide management reports on government activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi labor laws

Interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English

Understanding immigration procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

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.