Senior HR & Government Relations Lead — Saudi Arabia

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

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.