Government Relations Specialist - Saudi National - Riyadh

Careers Imdad; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers Imdad is seeking a Government Relations Specialist to manage interactions with Saudi government entities, ensuring compliance with labor, immigration, and regulatory requirements.

You will handle visa, iqama, and immigration documentation, coordinate platform registrations on Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and Absher, and support onboarding/offboarding with HC and Finance. Strong Arabic and English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in Government Relations, HR Operations, or similar role in Saudi Arabia.
• Good knowledge of HR and government procedures; exposure to Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, Absher is a plus.
• Strong organization, follow-up skills, and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the company and government entities (e.g., MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA).
• Process visa, iqama, and immigration documentation for employees; follow up on transactions.
• Handle registrations and compliance on platforms such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, Absher, with HC and Finance.
• Support onboarding/offboarding by completing required government procedures and clearances.
• Coordinate issuance, renewal, and amendments of commercial registrations, licenses, and chamber certificates.
• Prepare, submit, and track official letters and forms required by authorities; ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor Saudi labor and immigration regulation changes and impact on operations.
• Maintain organized government documents and transaction records; ensure confidentiality.
• Arrange visits to government offices and service centers when needed to complete processes.
• Support inspections or visits by authorities and represent the company professionally.
• Build relationships with key contacts at government entities and service providers.

Skills

HR Operations

Government Relations

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Arabic & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Qiwa

GOSI

Muqeem

Mudad

Absher

Job description

The Government Relations Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating all interactions between the company and government entities in Saudi Arabia. This role ensures full compliance with local labor, immigration, and regulatory requirements by handling official documentation, processing governmental transactions, and maintaining effective relationships with relevant authorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between the company and government entities (e.g., MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA, and other relevant authorities).
• Process and follow up on all transactions related to work visas, Iqama issuance and renewal, exit/re-entry visas, and other immigration requirements for employees.
• Handle registrations, updates, and ongoing compliance on key government platforms such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and Absher, in coordination with HC and Finance.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring completion of all required government procedures, documentation, and clearances.
• Coordinate the issuance, renewal, and amendment of commercial registrations, licenses, chamber of commerce certificates, and other company-related permits as needed.
• Prepare, submit, and track official letters, forms, and documentation required by government authorities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Monitor changes and updates in Saudi labor law, immigration regulations, and relevant government policies, and highlight any impact on the company’s operations.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all government-related documents and transactions, ensuring confidentiality and ease of retrieval.
• Arrange visits to government offices, service centers, and other external agencies when required to complete processes or resolve issues.
• Support inspections, audits, or official visits by government authorities and represent the company in a professional manner during these interactions.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key contacts at government entities and external service providers (e.g., PRO/GRO service firms).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in a Government Relations, HR Operations, or similar role in Saudi Arabia.

• Good knowledge of basic HR and government procedures, with exposure to platforms such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and Absher considered an advantage.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requests at the same time.
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English (spoken and written).