Government Relations Specialist

Discovered MENA; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and facilitate governmental processes. This role involves managing company records on various government platforms, processing essential documentation like work visas, and acting as the primary liaison with relevant government authorities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position within Saudi Arabia and possess a strong understanding of Saudi labour law. A hybrid working model and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a GRO within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi labour law and government portals.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage company records across multiple government platforms.
• Process work visas, Iqamas, and business visas.
• Ensure compliance with Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.
• Handle Commercial Registration and municipal licensing.
• Support HR with labour law compliance and employee registrations.
• Act as the main liaison with government bodies.
• Track regulatory updates and approvals.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi labour law

Management of government platforms

Detail-oriented organization

Confidentiality with stakeholders

Job description

Government Relations Officer (GRO) – Riyadh

This role is open exclusively to Saudi Nationals.

We’re currently supporting a well-established organisation in Riyadh with the hire of an experienced Government Relations Officer (GRO) to support their ongoing operations and growth in the Kingdom.

The Role

As the GRO, you will be the key point of contact for all government-related processes, ensuring full compliance with Saudi regulations and smooth coordination across relevant authorities and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing company records across government platforms such as Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, Mudad and GOSI
• Processing work visas, Iqamas, renewals, transfers, exits/re-entries, and business visas
• Ensuring compliance with Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements
• Handling Commercial Registration (CR), Chamber of Commerce memberships and municipal licensing
• Supporting HR with labour law compliance, WPS/Mudad and employee registrations
• Acting as the main liaison with government bodies including MHRSD, MISA and MOI
• Tracking regulatory updates, approvals and deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a GRO within Saudi Arabia
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi labour law and government portals
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, discreet and confident dealing with government stakeholders

What’s On Offer

• A stable role within a growing, reputable organisation
• Exposure to high-profile projects and stakeholders
• Collaborative, professional working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model and strong learning & development culture