government relations analyst

Independent Food Company

Overview <p><b>We are hiring - Government Relations (GR) Manager Riyadh, KSA</b></p> <p>Independent Food Company is looking for a <b>Government Relations (GR) Manager</b> to oversee all government compliance and employee documentation processes.</p> <p>The GR Manager will act as the primary liaison between the company and governmental authorities, ensuring that all employees' legal documentation is processed efficiently and that the business remains compliant with all statutory requirements.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Handle company licenses, permits, and registrations.</li> <li>Manage visas, Iqamas, transfers, and renewals.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad, and HRSD.</li> <li>Liaise with government authorities and build strong relations.</li> <li>Support employees with documentation and legal services.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>4+ years' GR experience in KSA (F&B/hospitality preferred).</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law & government platforms.</li> <li>Excellent Arabic & English communication skills.</li> </ul> <p>If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in handling government relations, we'd love to hear from you.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?EckMS5zY42BhVpUaGJbqiT%2bvUJGoysaox" width="0" height="0" />

Government Relations (GR) Manager

Intelligent iOud Co.

<p>We are looking for a Saudi national for the role of Collector and Government Relations Officer, responsible for managing overdue debts, negotiating payment arrangements, and ensuring compliance with debt collection laws. Simultaneously, this role requires building and maintaining positive relationships with government entities, monitoring policies, and advocating for the organization's interests in the regulatory environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Initiate communication with debtors to negotiate payment arrangements.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of debt collection activities and agreements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with debt collection laws and ethical standards.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the organization.</li><li>Analyze proposed policies and assess their impact on the organization.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to advocate for organizational interests to government officials.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders.</li><li>Draft reports, briefings, and presentations for government officials.</li><li>Ensure organizational compliance with laws and regulations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, political science, public relations).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Knowledge of debt collection laws, regulations, and government structures.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with government representatives.</li><li>Experience in both debt collection and government relations is beneficial.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼10,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your salary expectation?</li><li>Are you a Saudi national?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Government Relations: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>

Government Relations Officer (GRO) - Saudi National

Lucidya

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Lucidya</b></h3><p>
Lucidya is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup, focused on delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are looking for a Government Relations Officer (GRO) who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment and can support our people initiatives across the organization.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the Role</b></h3><p>
We are seeking a proactive and versatile GRO to join our <b>People &amp; Culture team</b>. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day HR operations while partnering with Legal and compliance teams to ensure our government systems and records are maintained up to date.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Do</b></h3><ul>
<li><b>Immigration &amp; HR:</b> Process visas, Iqamas, work permits, and renewals for employees and their dependents; support employee onboarding/offboarding government procedures.</li>
<li><b>Licensing &amp; Registration:</b> Handle issuance, renewal, and updates for commercial registrations, trade licenses, and permits.</li>
<li><b>Liaison:</b> Act as primary point of contact with entities like MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA, and Chamber of Commerce.</li>
<li><b>Compliance:</b> Monitor KSA labor/immigration laws, update HR/management, and ensure adherence to regulations.</li>
<li><b>Documentation:</b> Prepare, submit, and track official documents; maintain organized records.</li>
<li><b>Reporting:</b> Provide weekly/periodic reports to management on government activities and compliance status.</li>
</ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></h3><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul>
<li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li>
<li>2+ years of experience as GRO or a PRO or similar role, preferably in a tech startup or B2B SaaS environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR best practices.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English.</li>
<li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong understanding immigration procedures, and relevant government platforms (Qiwa, GOSI, Absher).</li>
<li>Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, with a valid KSA driving license.</li>
</ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why Join Us</b></h3><ul>
<li>Opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing tech startup.</li>
<li>Collaborative and inclusive work culture.</li>
<li>Exposure to multiple facets of HR and people operations in a high-growth environment.</li></ul></div>

Government Relations Officer

AL Nafees Holding

<p><strong>Job Purpose:</strong></p><p>To manage the qualification of the company with government, semi-government, and private sector entities. This includes handling all registration, follow-up, and compliance activities on platforms such as Etimad, Baladi, Forsa, SAP Ariba, Oracle Supplier Portal, and others. The role ensures the preparation of all required documentation and the company’s readiness to participate in tenders and projects.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Qualification &amp; Registration</strong></p><p>- Prepare and organize all company qualification files, including legal, financial, technical documents, licenses, and certifications.</p><p>- Manage registration, updates, and follow-up across key platforms:</p><p>&nbsp; * Etimad</p><p>&nbsp; * Baladi</p><p>&nbsp; * Forsa</p><p>&nbsp; * SAP Ariba</p><p>&nbsp; * Oracle Supplier Portal</p><p>&nbsp; * Registration with major companies (Aramco, NEOM, Red Sea, ROSHN, ministries, universities, etc.)</p><p>- Ensure timely renewal of all company licenses.</p><p>- Verify compliance of all documents before submission.</p><p>- Prepare company profiles and capability statements.</p><p><strong>2. Communication &amp; Government Relations</strong></p><p>- Communicate with government and private entities to complete requirements.</p><p>- Attend meetings related to qualification.</p><p>- Respond to inquiries from authorities.</p><p>- Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement officials.</p><p><strong>3. Document Management &amp; Reporting</strong></p><p>- Maintain a database of all documents.</p><p>- Prepare qualification status reports.</p><p>- Coordinate with internal departments.</p><p>- Upload and manage files across platforms.</p><p><strong>4. Tendering &amp; Bidding Support</strong></p><p>- Ensure readiness for tenders.</p><p>- Coordinate document submission with bidding teams.</p><p>- Track tender status and update management.</p>

Qualification & Government Relations Specialist

TMF Group

<div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job ID
</div><div>31671
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div><div>Work Types
</div><div>Contract
</div></div><div><div>Categories
</div><div>Administration
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website.</b></p></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>About TMF Group</b></div>
 </div></div><div><div><p>TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group&rsquo;s teams in 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, covering 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow.</p><p>
 As we&rsquo;re a global company with 12,000+ colleagues, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board, we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.</p><p>
 TMF Group takes pride in being the leading accounting and payroll service provider thanks to our remarkable professionals who continually raise industry standards and help our prominent clients reach their business goals.</p><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>Discover the Role</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><p>The Public Relations Officer is responsible for handling and completing all government-related procedures through in-person visits and manual processing. This field-based role ensures the company&rsquo;s legal and administrative requirements are met by directly coordinating with government offices, ministries, and service centers. The officer plays a key role in submitting, following up on, and collecting official documents and approvals in a timely and efficient manner.</p><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Conduct field visits to government entities such as Jawazat, Labor Office, Traffic Department, Civil Affairs, and others to complete required procedures.</li><li>
Submit, follow up on, and collect official documents including visas, Iqamas, licenses, and permits.</li><li>
Ensure timely renewal of company-related legal documents and employee records.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records of all transactions and provide regular updates to management.</li><li>
Stay up to date with changes in government procedures and requirements.</li><li>
Handle urgent or time-sensitive government-related tasks as needed.</li><li>
Complete services such as Iqama renewals, work permits, visa stamping, and traffic-related processes.</li><li>
Represent the company professionally with both government authorities and clients.</li></ul><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>Key Requirements</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>University degree in business administration or relevant discipline;</li><li>
Fluency both in English and Arabic is mandatory (both written and spoken);</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience in HR/Public/Government Relations role;</li><li>
Familiarity with the regulatory environment and government processes/portals;</li><li>
Experience in dealing with government authorities and managing relationships with stakeholders;</li><li>
Strong knowledge of government processes and regulatory frameworks;</li><li>
Customer-oriented, with an understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, communication, and process execution;</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;</li><li>
Strong cultural awareness and understanding of local business etiquette;</li><li>
Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills;</li><li>
Leadership skills;</li><li>
High level of confidentiality.</li></ul><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>What&rsquo;s in it for you?</b></div>
</div></div><div><div><p><b>Pathways for career development</b></p><ul><li>
Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work;</li><li>
We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF;</li><li>
Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy;</li></ul><p><b>
Making an impact</b></p><ul><li>
You&rsquo;ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients;</li><li>
Through our corporate social responsibility programme, you&rsquo;ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work;</li></ul><p><b>
A supportive environment</b></p><ul><li>
Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace;</li><li>
Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.</li></ul><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>We&rsquo;re looking forward to getting to know you!</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Omnissa

<div>
 <p>
  Omnissa is empowering the digital workspace. We see in the age of mobile and cloud that consumer devices and application experiences are shaping how businesses drive digital transformation. Consumer experience has changed employee expectations which is creating new application demands and forging new opportunities to change business processes and improve user experience and productivity.
 </p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Summary
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Government Relations &amp; HR Specialist is responsible for managing all regulatory and compliance interactions with Saudi government entities as well as HR administration for the region. This includes overseeing portal registrations, handling employee documentation, and ensuring the company&rsquo;s operations align with national digital and labor regulations. This role plays a critical role in supporting the company&rsquo;s growth and legal standing in the Kingdom&rsquo;s evolving tech ecosystem.
 </p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Manage and maintain company records across government portals including
   <strong>
    Absher Business
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    Qiwa
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    MHRSD
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    GOSI
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    ZATCA
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    Mudad
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    SPL
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    Balady
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    CCHI
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    EJAR
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    SABER (CST)
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate with the
   <strong>
    Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)
   </strong>
   for product approvals, technology certifications, and regulatory updates.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with
   <strong>
    Saudization (Nitaqat)
   </strong>
   quotas and labor law requirements specific to the tech sector.
  </li>
  <li>
   Facilitate onboarding of expatriate and local employees, including
   <strong>
    visa processing
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    Iqama issuance
   </strong>
   , and
   <strong>
    GOSI registration
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the registration and renewal of
   <strong>
    municipal licenses
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    national address updates
   </strong>
   for tech offices and data centers.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor
   <strong>
    Wage Protection System (WPS)
   </strong>
   compliance via
   <strong>
    Mudad
   </strong>
   and coordinate payroll uploads with HR and finance teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaise with
   <strong>
    ZATCA
   </strong>
   for tax filings,
   <strong>
    e-invoicing compliance
   </strong>
   , and digital service reporting.
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate or represent the company in official meetings, inspections, and audits with government entities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting
   <strong>
    software,
   </strong>
   <strong>
    cloud services
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    cybersecurity
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    AI
   </strong>
   , and
   <strong>
    digital platforms
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   General office administration when needed for Omnissa Software Arabia Company
  </li>
  <li>
   Managing HR administration.
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in interview panels as required.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Required Skills &amp; Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Fluent in
   <strong>
    Arabic and English
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of
   <strong>
    Saudi labor laws
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    digital regulations
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    HR
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with government portals including
   <strong>
    Absher
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    Qiwa
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    MHRSD, GOSI, ZATCA, SPL, CCHI, EJAR,
   </strong>
   <strong>
    CST/SABER
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    EJAR
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    Mudad
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Preferred Skills &amp; Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Familiarity with tech industry compliance requirements (e.g.,
   <strong>
    cloud
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    AI
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    cybersecurity
   </strong>
   ).
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent
   <strong>
    organizational
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    communication
   </strong>
   skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prior experience in a
   <strong>
    GRO/ HR role within a tech company
   </strong>
   is preferred.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Government Relations & HR Specialist

IPT Energy

<p><b>Job Scope:</b></p><p>The Government Affairs Coordinator is responsible for supporting all government-related activities, including obtaining, renewing, and maintaining company licenses, permits, and approvals. The role ensures compliance with Saudi regulations and facilitates effective communication between the company and government entities.</p><p><b>Main Duties and Responsibilities</b>:</p><p><b>Government Relations &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Assist in obtaining and renewing licenses, permits, and approvals from relevant authorities such as the Ministry of Commerce, Municipality, Civil Defense, MOT, and others.</li><li>Prepare, submit, and follow up on all government documentation and applications to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Saudi laws and regulatory requirements affecting company operations.</li><li>Support the company in ensuring compliance with local labor laws, GOSI, Muqeem, and Chamber of Commerce procedures.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of company documents, including commercial registration, chamber certificates, and other official papers.</li></ul><p><b>Coordination &amp; Communication</b></p><ul><li>Serve as a liaison between the company and government bodies, ensuring effective, respectful, and professional communication.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments to collect necessary information and documentation required for government transactions.</li><li>Track and follow up on application progress and ensure timely renewals of all licenses and permits.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with government offices and representatives to facilitate smooth operations.</li></ul><p><b>Documentation &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a database of permits, renewal schedules, and official correspondence.</li><li>Ensure all government-related documents are properly archived and easily retrievable.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports on government relations activities, status of applications, and renewal schedules.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the HR &amp; Government Relations Department as required.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.</li><li>1&ndash;3 years of experience in government relations or administrative support (preferably in Saudi Arabia).</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Saudi National (mandatory)</li><li>Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and government procedures.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>High attention to detail and organizational ability.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and government procedures ?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Saudi Arabia Government Relations : 1 year (Required)</li></ul>

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