Public Relations Office & Coordinator KSA

Baxter; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Public Relations Officer (PRO) & HR Coordinator in Saudi Arabia to ensure compliance with labor laws and efficient government relations. The role involves handling various administrative tasks, supporting onboarding and offboarding, and maintaining employee lifecycle documentation. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience, strong knowledge of Saudi regulations, and proficiency in Arabic and English, along with excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a PRO / Government Relations / HR Admin role.
• Strong knowledge of visa and licensing procedures.
• Experience with HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and manage government relations.
• Handle onboarding, offboarding, and visa processes.
• Draft HR letters and support internal HR documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi labor law

Fluent in English and Arabic

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

We (Baxter Kidney Care) are looking for a trusted and experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) & HR Coordinator to join our team in Saudi Arabia. This is not just an administrative role – it is a critical gatekeeper of our employee relations and compliance processes, ensuring that every hire we do meets local regulatory requirements while supporting a seamless employee experience.
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The PRO will be responsible for:
• Supporting government regulations, contract formalities, Workday system updates, NOC letters, leave tracking, and employee lifecycle documentation
• Managing tasks independently and with accountability, ensuring accurate and compliant execution
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The ideal candidate is proactive, process-oriented, and capable of handling complex administrative workflows with minimal supervision.
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In addition, this role will:
• Coordinate Saudi government relations, including onboarding, offboarding, and visa processes
• Handle all government transactions involving new applications, renewals, cancellations (e.g. Iqama, medical insurance, etc.)
• Ensure timely execution of all legal formalities and documents (e.g. via ministries such as MHRSD, GOSI, MOFA, Jawazat)
• Maintain strong working relations with all government offices
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and act as a trusted HR contact
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Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, contracts, and legal documentation
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding documentation and government processing
• Draft and issue HR letters, salary certificates, experience letters, and NOCs
• Support internal HR documentation and lifecycle administration
• Workday HRIS support: employee records, contract uploads, data accuracy, updates
• Maintain Saudization documentation and coordinate with local authorities on quotas and compliance
• Take ownership of time, priorities, and tasks with minimal supervision
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Requirements
• 7–10 years of experience in a PRO / Government Relations / HR Admin role in Saudi Arabia
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, visa, and licensing procedures
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Saudi Driving License preferred
• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s in Administration or related field
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Key Attributes
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Strong attention to detail
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution
• Service-oriented and professional approach

As of February 1, Baxter has completed the sale of its Kidney Care business, which will now operate as Vantive. Today, this job is within a Vantive deferred market, which means that the employer of record for this role will initially be Baxter. When the applicable legal entity in country goes live, the employer of record for the role will transition to Vantive. Vantive builds upon on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will continue to lead in the kidney care space and offer meaningful work to those who join us. If you have any questions, please review with the recruiter and/or hiring manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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