Government Relations Officer Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Government Relations Officer to coordinate and liaise between the company and government entities and act on the company’s behalf to ensure all government-related activities is handled in a timely manner. The role is for Saudi Nationals only.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates with various government agencies for certification of documents.
• Liaising with municipality, and any other government departments in relation to immigration matters.
• Responding to staff enquiries on visa/labour/passport matters
• Keeping up to date with current labour/ immigration laws and update the HR staff on any changes.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of reports as are necessary to carry out the function of immigration. Prepares periodic reports for management or relevant authorities, as required.
• Protect the interest of the company in accordance with governmental authorities, laws and regulations.
• Provides advice to management on local and government services.
• The role will require frequent traveling inside the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Other duties as requested from time to time.
• Keep the HR team informed of significant problems that may risk the achievement of company goals.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Good communication skills.
• Valid Saudi driving license.
• Good command of English and Arabic both oral and written.
• Good knowledge of Saudi labour and immigration rules.
• 5 – 7 years local experience liaising with Immigration, Labour department and other government departments for all employee affairs.
• Educated to High school level (as a minimum).