SAUR is as a pure player in water and essential services, working to protect the environment in the heart of the territories it serves.

Further details on our web site: http://www.saur.com/.

Currently we are looking for aGoverment Relations Officer, for our office in Riyadh, KSA.

Mission:

The Government Relations Officer is accountable to be responsible for the full spectrum of Government Affair matters related to employee and company.

To provide administrative support to Country Manager, legal and HR through effective coordination with government entities, ensuring compliance with local labor and immigration regulations, and facilitating all official processes related to employee documentation, company licensing, and legal obligations..

Responsibilities

Liaise with ministries, labor departments, and immigration authorities for processing work permits, visas, labor cards, and residency permits.
To ensure all licenses and certificates (company licensing, registration renewals, and official documentations)are renewed on time and company doesn't face any legal issues due to the nonrenewal of such certificates. Keep record on those documents and update as requested.
Maintain accurate records of all governmental transactions, documentation, and filings
Obtain from the concerned government offices all necessary documentation for the legal employment of all employees within KSA. Ensure this is processed in a timely way to assist the recruitment and employment of new joiners and continuous employment of current staff.
Maintain relations with the various Ministerial and governmental departments.
To be responsible for Human Resources government related tasks: (example below):
Master certificates and platforms: Qiwa – Muqeem -GOSI- Nitaqat .
Liaise with GOSI office and Labour office for various issue
Transfer of sponsorship for expat employees.
New work permits and Iqama Renewals.
Exit re-entry visas for employee.

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience as Government Relations specialist or similar
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar related field - preferred in Public Relations
Languages: Ability to communicate clearly, read and write effectively; in English and Arabic
Thorough understand of local law standards, Approving Authority processes.
Be collaborative and able to work across regional offices and business boundaries.
Proven experience in leading GRO services in a multi-national organization whilst displaying particular sensitivity towards cultural and ethnic differences
Based in Riyadh, with a geographic scope in KSA

Benefits:

Competitive salary package.
Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Friendly and dynamic work environment.

SAUR is a company committed to diversity and equal opportunities. In this way, the selection process ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply without distinction as to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.