HR & Government Relations Officer (Saudi Nationals Only)

Elia Grid International (EGI); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

International environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Elia Grid International (EGI) in Riyadh is seeking an HR & Government Relations Officer to join our dynamic team as we grow in Saudi Arabia. You will lead recruitment, manage onboarding and HR documentation, and coordinate Saudi government processes in collaboration with our local partners.

Fluency in Arabic and English, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and about five years of Saudi HR experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• About 5 years HR experience in Saudi Arabia, focusing on recruitment and administration.
• Hands-on with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI and Mudad.
• Experience handling iqamas, visas and employee docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment processes from posting to first HR interviews and coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding, contracts, records and day-to-day HR support.
• Manage Saudi government processes and visas, renewals and Saudization compliance.

Skills

Arabic

English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Qiwa

Muqeem

GOSI

Mudad

Absher Business

Job description

HR & Government Relations Officer

Who We Are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy supporting the energy transition worldwide. With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, EGI partners with clients across the globe to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grids design & digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.

Your Role

As EGI continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for an HR & Government Relations Officer to join our Riyadh team and play an active role in supporting our local growth.

Typical Activities Involve (but Are Not Limited To)

Talent Acquisition

• Manage recruitment processes from job posting and CV screening to first HR interviews and interview coordination.
• Ensure clear communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain an active pipeline of candidates for current and future recruitment needs.
• Contribute to local employer-branding and recruitment activities in Saudi Arabia.

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Maintain employee records, contracts and HR documentation.
• Support employees with day-to-day HR and administrative requests.
• Coordinate benefits, health insurance and other employee-related administration.

Government Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee processes through Saudi government platforms, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI and Mudad in collaboration with our local partners and our Governance officer.
• Coordinate Iqamas, work permits, visas, employee transfers, renewals and exit/re-entry processes, with support from our local partners when required.
• Monitor documentation and expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
• Support compliance with Saudi employment requirements and Saudization requirements.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Around 5 years of HR experience in Saudi Arabia, ideally across recruitment and HR administration.
• Practical experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad and other Saudi government platforms.
• Experience handling Iqamas, visas, work permits and employee documentation.
• Good understanding of Saudi employment practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage different priorities independently.
• Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment is an advantage.

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organisation, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector toward a future of clean, sustainable energy, smarter, more flexible grids, decentralised production, and HVDC systems spanning seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

EGI Riyadh office

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