HR Admin & Government Relations

Ferrero; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Saudi Arabia seeks an HR Admin & Government Relations professional to manage government transactions and ensure full regulatory compliance. You will liaise with HR, Finance, and government authorities, handling visas, iqama renewals, and Saudization reporting while maintaining accurate employee documentation.

The role focuses on immigration, licensing, residency management, and service coordination with vendors to ensure timely processing and compliant operations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Government Relations, Public Relations, or a similar role within KSA.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration processes, visa and residency management, government portals, and Saudization requirements.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment visas, iqama issuance/renewals, residency transfers, and business visas to ensure timely processing and compliance.
• Monitor Saudization and Nitaqat requirements; provide compliance reports and maintain government relationships.
• Oversee licenses, permits, health cards, and vehicle registrations to ensure validity and renewal.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation, including attestations and government correspondence.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for government affairs activities and payments.

Skills

Government Relations

Immigration processes

Saudization

Documentation management

Vendor coordination

Administrative reporting

Bilingual - Arabic/English

Tools

Government portals

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a HR Admin & Government Relations to join our team in Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the HRBP.

About the Role

We are looking for a HR Admin & Government Relations to join our team in Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the HRBP.

This role is responsible for managing all government-related transactions and ensuring full compliance with local labor, immigration, and regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in supporting business continuity by maintaining employee documentation, managing government relations processes, monitoring Saudization requirements, and ensuring all company licenses, permits, and registrations remain valid and compliant.

Working closely with HR, Finance, employees, vendors, and government authorities, you will act as the key liaison between the company and external governmental entities, ensuring timely processing of all employees and business-related documentation.

Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for Government Relations & Immigration Manage employment visas, Iqama issuance/renewals, residency transfers, and business visas. Ensure document validity, timely renewals, and compliance with government regulations to avoid penalties. Saudization & Regulatory Compliance Monitor Saudization and Nitaqat requirements, track labor law updates, and provide compliance reports while maintaining relationships with government authorities. Licenses, Permits & Certifications Oversee the issuance and renewal of company licenses, permits, health cards, and vehicle registrations, ensuring all certifications remain valid and compliant. Employee Support & Documentation Maintain accurate employee records and support documentation needs, including attestations, government correspondence, and employment certificates. Vendor & Service Provider Coordination Coordinate with vendors and service providers for government affairs activities, ensuring efficient document processing and service delivery. and Financial & Administrative Support Manage government-related payments, fees, and records, and support reporting and administrative coordination with HR and Finance teams.

About You

The ideal candidate must have 3 - 5 years’ experience in Government Relations, Public Relations, or a similar role within KSA. Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration processes, visa and residency management, government portals, and Saudization requirements is essential.

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with strong problem-solving capabilities and a customer-service mindset.

Fluent in Arabic and English. Strong knowledge of government relations, labor compliance, immigration procedures, vendor coordination, documentation management, and administrative reporting.

What We Offer

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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