Saudi Government Relations & Admin Lead — Shipping

Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (PIL) in Riyadh seeks an experienced Administration & Government Relations Executive to oversee all administrative functions for our Riyadh operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage government portals, and coordinate with HR on onboarding and visas.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of Saudi labor laws, is fluent in English and Arabic, and excels at organizing complex workflows, budgets, and reporting to sustain efficient operations across a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in administration.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Saudi government portals (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Labor).
• Ensure timely processing of work permits, visa renewals, Saudization requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance audits and inspections.
• Oversee day-to-day office administration, including facilities management, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with HR for onboarding, employee transfers, and exit formalities in line with Saudi labor laws.
• Monitor administrative budgets and control costs effectively.
• Prepare periodic reports on compliance status, operational efficiency, and administrative KPIs.
• Liaise with internal teams and external authorities to resolve administrative issues promptly.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic language

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Pacific International Lines (PIL) in Riyadh seeks an experienced Administration & Government Relations Executive to oversee all administrative functions for our Riyadh operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage government portals, and coordinate with HR on onboarding and visas.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of Saudi labor laws, is fluent in English and Arabic, and excels at organizing complex workflows, budgets, and reporting to sustain efficient operations across a