hr government relations officer

SEK International Schools

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 Role overview
 
 
 
 The HR &amp; Government Relations Officer oversees all daytoday HR operations and government processes for the school, ensuring compliant, consistent, and peoplecentred practices. The role combines HR administration, employee relations, visa/Iqama processing, onboarding and welfare, and the upkeep of policies and staff records. It is primarily
 
 operational and executionfocused
 
 , with close collaboration across leadership, the project team, and the sister school.
 
 
 You will be the
 
 sole HR professional on site
 
 , working mostly with the
 
 Head of School
 
 (and at times the
 
 Project Manager
 
 ), and coordinating with HR/finance peers within the SEK network in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Recruitment, eligibility &amp; contracts (smaller part of the role)
 
 
 
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 Screen candidates for visa/eligibility (age, nationality, qualifications, role alignment)
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 Coordinate interviews where time allows (posting roles is desirable but not core)
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 Issue/coordinate employment contracts, ensuring job titles and terms match visa requirements
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 Support leadership to ensure offers and conditions are clear and consistent
 
 
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 Conduct, performance &amp; culture
 
 
 
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 Maintain and update the Staff Handbook; ensure staff acknowledge receipt and understand expectations (dress code, punctuality, professional conduct, cultural norms)
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 Lead (in consultation with leadership) verbal/written warnings, disciplinary meetings, and documentation of underperformance&mdash;ensuring a fair, consistent process with a witness present
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 Act as the first formal point of contact for staff concerns, ensuring resolution pathways are clear and documented
 
 
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 Government relations &amp; sponsorship (Saudi context)
 
 
 
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 Manage endtoend work visa processes, entry/exit permissions, and Iqama logistics for international staff
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 Coordinate with external visa agents contracted by candidates; guide and escalate when issues arise
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 Ensure job titles, qualifications, contracts, and visa categories align to avoid application delays
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 Navigate required government platforms and procedures; keep leadership updated on timelines and requirements
 
 
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 Onboarding, arrival logistics &amp; staff welfare
 
 
 
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 Provide prearrival briefings (shipping belongings, pets, what to pack, travel notes, registering children at school)
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 Collect arrival details, arrange security clearance and site access, meet staff on arrival, and handover accommodation access (with Project Manager support for allocations and readiness)
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 Explain benefits, medical insurance, and leave entitlements; manage absence requests and related documentation (operational dayof sickness is handled by leadership for cover)
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 Offer cultural orientation for living and working in Saudi Arabia; curate local practical information (shopping, services, facilities) to help staff settle smoothly
 
 
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 Records, systems &amp; compliance
 
 
 
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 Maintain complete and secure HR files (contracts, visas, Iqamas, warnings, leave, attestations)
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 Ensure alignment with Saudi labour law, preparing documentation for audits/inspections and internal reviews
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 Uphold confidentiality and data protection across all HR processes; ensure consistent, evidencebased recordkeeping
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Exit and offboarding
 
 
 
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 Manage endofservice processes (notice periods, documentation, final payments coordination with finance, exit permits, visa/Iqama cancellation)
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 Ensure offboarding is compliant, smooth, and properly documented
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Collaboration &amp; ways of working
 
 
 
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 Report primarily to the Head of School; coordinate with the Project Manager depending on project phase
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 Align protocols with the sister school and seek guidance/escalation from SEK&rsquo;s Saudi HR/finance colleagues where appropriate
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 Ensure consistent messaging to staff: HR participates in or leads all conversations that define working conditions, so expectations remain clear and aligned
 
 
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 Experience, skills &amp; profile
 
 
 
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 At least 5&ndash;8 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within Saudi Arabia and with government relations/sponsorship responsibilities
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 Proven experience managing visas, Iqamas, and government processes with external agents and platforms
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 Strong track record in employee relations, conduct/discipline processes, and HR documentation
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 Highly organised, discreet, and calm&mdash;able to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgment
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 Clear communicator who can explain rules, steps, and decisions in plain language and follow through proactively
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 Arabic: required (to navigate government processes); English: required (for daily communication with leadership and staff)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 Shape HR operations and government processes from the ground up in a new international school
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 Make a direct impact on staff wellbeing, consistency, and compliance during a critical startup phase
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 Collaborate with an experienced sister school and the SEK network while owning onsite delivery
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 Work in a unique, valuesdriven community within a worldclass development
 
 
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 Salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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HR & Government Relations Officer

<div>
 
 Role overview
 
 
 
 The IT Officer is responsible for ensuring that all information technology systems and infrastructure within the school function reliably, securely, and effectively on a day-to-day basis. This is a hands-on operational role, central to the smooth running of teaching, learning, and school operations in a newly opened environment.
 
 
 As a startup school, the role combines direct technical support with coordination and liaison across the wider SEK network and external providers. The IT Officer will be the
 
 sole onsite IT professional
 
 , working closely with school leadership, teaching staff, and regional IT expertise.
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Core IT operations and support
 
 
 
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 Ensure the reliable functioning and maintenance of all IT infrastructure, including networks, WiFi, servers, interactive whiteboards, printers, and shared devices
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 Configure, manage, and support staff laptops (Windows environment) and ensure students&rsquo; devices are able to connect securely and effectively to school systems
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 Act as the first point of contact for all hardware and software issues reported by staff, providing timely troubleshooting and resolution
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 Provide inclassroom and lessontime support when technology issues arise
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 Support the use of schoolprovided iPads for younger students and connectivity for BYOD environments in upper years
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 Manage educational platforms, including user support and data administration.
 
 
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 Platforms, systems, and access
 
 
 
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 Set up, administer, and maintain Microsoft 365 accounts, permissions, and access protocols
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 Support the technical setup of core school platforms, including:
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 learning management systems (LMS)
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 student information systems (MIS/SIS)
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 assessment platforms
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 safeguarding, filtering, and contentcontrol tools
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 Ensure that all staff and students have appropriate access levels, configurations, and protections in place
 
 
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 Safeguarding, security, and compliance (technical aspects)
 
 
 
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 Implement and maintain all technical aspects of online safeguarding, including filtering, monitoring, and access controls
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 Support the school in meeting cybersecurity, data protection, and filemanagement expectations, in alignment with SEK group standards
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 Enforce password, access, and deviceuse protocols as defined by school and group policy
 
 
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 Collaboration and coordination
 
 
 
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 Work closely with the school&rsquo;s academic and leadership teams, particularly where technology intersects with teaching and learning
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 Liaise with the SEK regional IT lead and the IT officer at the sister school, adopting shared systems, practices, and configurations
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 Escalate complex issues appropriately and coordinate technical resolutions, repairs, and replacements when required
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 Collaborate with project, operations, or external providers as needed to ensure continuity of service
 
 
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 Preopening and startup phase
 
 
 
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 Be in post by May 2026 to support the school&rsquo;s preopening phase
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 Support the preparation, configuration, and testing of IT systems ahead of opening, building on the established model of the sister school
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 Assist with testing, piloting, and validating systems before students and staff are fully on site
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 Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear internal procedures and documentation for IT systems and support
 
 
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 Experience, skills, And attributes
 
 
 
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 Strong practical experience in IT support, systems administration, or technical operations (school experience desirable but not essential)
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 Confidence working in a mixeddevice environment (Windows, iPads, BYOD)
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 Experience administering user accounts, permissions, and access within a Microsoftbased environment
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 Strong problemsolving skills and a calm, solutionsfocused approach under pressure
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 Able to communicate clearly and effectively with nontechnical colleagues
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 Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a wider network
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 Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a developing, startup environment
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 Nativelevel or very strong proficiency in English is essential
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 Ability to communicate in Arabic is a significant advantage
 
 
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 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity to build and stabilise IT systems from the ground up in a new international school
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 Work within a supportive SEK network with access to shared expertise and established models
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 A handson role with real impact on daily school life and teaching quality
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 An exceptional working environment in a purposedesigned school within a unique community
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