Public Relations Officer

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles in Saudi Arabia seeks a Government Relations Officer and Professional Driver to streamline government interactions and provide logistics support for executives and teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Saudi experience, a valid driving license with a clean record, and a proven ability to navigate regulatory processes while ensuring timely, safe transportation for leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Valid driving license and clean safety record.
• Proven ability to coordinate with government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Company Compliance Support: Coordinate with government departments and regulatory bodies, track developments, and manage submissions and official documentation.
• Employee Support: Assist with residency visas and iqamas, coordinate visas for dependents, and act as a point of contact for regulatory bodies.
• Administrative and Logistical Support: Plan safe, punctual transport for executives, manage calendars, and maintain organizational contacts.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other duties as directed consistent with the role’s scope.

Skills

Government relations

Driver with license

Organizational skills

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is the world’s foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more than 70 years, we’ve delivered value for our clients by leveraging unrivaled expertise to help organizations discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams. Learn more at www.heidrick.com

Job Description: The position requires a highly organized Government Relations Officer and Professional Driver with experience streamlining corporate-government relations and logistics in the Saudi Arabia. For this role, the main responsibility is to support the organization’s relationship with government authorities and regulatory bodies by coordinating day-to-day government relations activity, helping ensure timely compliance with external requirements, and maintaining effective institutional relationships. You will also act as on-hand support to the office for any other/ various business needs such as, but not limited to, transporting to client meetings and other logistical support.

Key Responsibilities

Company Compliance Support

• Support communication and coordination with government departments, regulatory authorities, and other government bodies in line with approved protocols.
• Track relevant regulatory developments and administrative requirements, and communicate changes with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate submissions, permits, licenses, registrations, and official documentation with appropriate internal stakeholders and external authorities.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of meetings, visits, and engagement activities involving government or regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure all government-facing correspondence and documentation are accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational standards and approval processes.
• Support issue tracking and help elevate regulatory, compliance, or stakeholder matters promptly and appropriately.

Employee Support

• Support organisation in the process of issuing or cancelling residency visas and iqamas for employees
• Help co-ordinate visas & iqamas for employee’s dependents where required
• Act as a point of contact for employees with local regulatory bodies to give them insight as needed

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Understanding of local routes to ensure safe, punctual transport for executives and staff.
• Co-ordination of your calendar to accommodate executives across the business
• Remain informed of personnel changes and key organisational contacts.
• Act as a professional representative for the office.

Additional Duties

This position description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks required. The employee may be required to undertake other reasonable duties, responsibilities or projects as directed, consistent with the nature, level and scope of the position and the operational needs of the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia
• Valid driving license and clean safety record
• Professional, dependable and well organised
• Proven track record in managing visa processing, trade licenses, and authority paperwork while maintaining a flawless driving and safety record.
• Adept at navigating both bureaucratic systems and city routes to ensure timely document clearances and safe, punctual transport for executives and staff.
• Concise understanding of the regulatory landscape and any recent developments

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.