Government Relations Specialist

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in the active lifestyle sector in Riyadh is seeking a Government Relations Specialist. This role is crucial for managing government-related processes and ensuring compliance with labor and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing the issuance of visas and work permits, coordinating with government entities, and supervising GROs. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 4 years of experience in government relations, with a strong understanding of governmental systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in government relations or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of government systems and regulations.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on governmental regulations and statutory requirements.
• Oversee issuance and renewal of visas, iqamas, and work permits.
• Manage employee files and passports to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Support employees with government-related inquiries and department policies.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of work permits and renewal schedules.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely renewals.
• Supervise GROs to ensure efficient processing of government transactions.

Skills

Government relations

Regulatory compliance

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

A leading organization operating in an active lifestyle environment is looking for a Government Relations Specialist to manage and oversee all government-related processes and compliance activities.

This role is critical in ensuring smooth coordination with government entities and maintaining full compliance with labor and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on governmental regulations and statutory requirements
• Oversee issuance and renewal of visas, iqamas, and work permits
• Manage employee files and passports to ensure completeness and compliance
• Support employees with government-related inquiries and department policies
• Maintain an up-to-date database of work permits and renewal schedules
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely renewals
• Supervise GROs to ensure efficient processing of government transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in government relations or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of government systems and regulations
• High level of organization, accuracy, and accountability