Saudi Immigration, HR & Government Relations Specialist

Antler; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, including DePuy Synthes, is recruiting for an Immigration & Government Relations and HR Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role manages immigration processes, foreign workforce administration, and government compliance while providing HR support across talent management and Saudization initiatives.

You will collaborate with business leaders and government authorities to ensure timely visa issuance, licensing, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive experience Immigration & Government Relations and HR Specialist, preferably in Saudi Arabia and within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, HR policies, and employee relations practices.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Saudi national based in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Manage work permits, visas, residency permits, and sponsorship transfers.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi immigration and labor regulations and licensing requirements.
• Provide HR guidance across onboarding, job changes, documentation, exits, and data updates.

Skills

HR operations

Employee lifecycle

Employee relations

Saudi labor law

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

English language

Saudi national

GOSI familiarity

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson, including DePuy Synthes, is recruiting for an Immigration & Government Relations and HR Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role manages immigration processes, foreign workforce administration, and government compliance while providing HR support across talent management and Saudization initiatives.

You will collaborate with business leaders and government authorities to ensure timely visa issuance, licensing, and regulatory reporting.