HR & Government Relations Officer (Saudi Nationals Only)

Elia Grid International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

International environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Elia Grid International (EGI) seeks an HR & Government Relations Officer for our Riyadh team, working closely with local colleagues and headquarters in Brussels. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and government relations, taking ownership in a growing international environment.

The role suits a hands-on, organized professional with strong communication skills and experience with Saudi government platforms.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Talent Acquisition from job postings to initial HR interviews and onboarding.
• Manage HR administration including onboarding/offboarding, records, contracts, benefits and health insurance.
• Oversee Government Relations & Compliance with Saudi platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher) and Saudization requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA or related field

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.

You will work closely with colleagues in Saudi Arabia and our headquarters in Brussels, managing a broad range of activities across recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and government relations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, proactive and organized, and enjoys taking ownership in a growing international environment.

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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