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WSP Middle East is looking for a Government Relationship Officer (Saudi National) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills, an in-depth understanding of government protocols and procedures, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Your new role, what's involved
Collect and Provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures.
Submit, follow-up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business.
Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependants visas, labor cards, and labor contracts on a timely manner to ensure that company's records are up-to-date in the labor and Immigration Departments.
Deal with general enquires regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service.
Renew, update and maintain the trade licenses and other government certificates of all company's legal entities in the KSA to ensure that the documents are up-to-date.
Renew and maintain all company's leases in the KSA before its expiry.
Assist departments in resolving any issues related to company vehicle registration and renewals to ensure that PRO services are provided as and when it is required.
Obtain visas from Embassies for staff members for their business travel
Arrange processing attestation of employee qualifications as required
Accurate preparation of documents according to the requirement of the legal authorities
Maintain confidentiality and security of company and employee documents at all times
Engage himself with higher management / HR in order to keep them in loop with regards to new Labour laws / other Government laws etc.
Obtain monthly visa reports from MOL and immigration to keep company's files in order.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Saudi National with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
Min. 02 Years of Proven working experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role, preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting industry.
Sound knowledge of governmental structures, protocols, and regulatory processes in Saudi Arabia.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Arabic and English. Ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with government officials and external stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret laws and regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in documentation and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with government databases and online platforms.
What's in it for you
,What if we can have work-life balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!
WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas), and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.
With 2300 talented people in 8 offices across the Middle East we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. www.wsp.com
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Job Reference: WSPME04249
