Government Relations Officer

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

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Role Overview:

The Government Relations Officer (GRO) is responsible for managing all official government-related activities and ensuring the company’s compliance with Saudi labor laws and other relevant regulations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining smooth relationships with government entities and supporting the business with efficient processing of employee and company documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all government-related processes, including but not limited to:
• • Iqama issuance, renewal, and transfer
  • Visa applications, cancellations, and extensions
  • Exit/re-entry and final exit permits
  • GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, and Muqeem portal management
• Liaise with various ministries and authorities such as the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD), Jawazat, MOFA, and Chamber of Commerce.
• Manage company registration renewals, commercial registration (CR), municipality licenses, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and keep the management informed of any updates or changes.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all government transactions and official documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a government documentation perspective.
• Handle the submission and follow-up of government forms and letters, both online and offline.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Provide timely reports and updates to management regarding ongoing and completed transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in government relations, preferably within the automotive or related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws and regulations, particularly those related to the automotive sector.
• Strong network within government bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in operating government systems such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, and others.