Government Relations Officer / Recruitment Assistant

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting government relations activities and recruitment operations in Saudi Arabia. Assist with government documentation, employee-related transactions, recruitment processes, and onboarding activities while ensuring compliance with Saudi labour laws and company policies.

Responsibility

Primary Functions:

· Assist in handling government-related transactions through Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant government platforms. Telematics knowledge compliance is an additional.

· Coordinate the processing and renewal of Iqamas, work permits, visas, and employee-related documents.

· Maintain and update employee records, government documentation, and expiration trackers.

· Support compliance with Saudi labour laws, Saudization requirements, and government regulations.

· Coordinate with government authorities and follow up on pending applications and approvals.

· Assist in recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, and CV screening.

· Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring managers.

· Maintain recruitment trackers and update candidate databases regularly.

· Assist in preparing employment offers, contracts, and onboarding documentation.

· Coordinate new employee joining formalities and required government registrations.

· Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities and government transactions.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements

· Saudi Citizen.

· Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or any related field / experience in any related field.

· 0–2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, government relations, or administration.

· Fresh graduates with relevant knowledge are encouraged to apply.

· Basic knowledge of Saudi labour laws and government procedures.

· Familiarity with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and other government platforms will be an added advantage.

· Proficient in Arabic and English.

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational and coordination skills.

· Hands-on and positive attitude.

· Team player with the ability to work independently.

· Able to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.

· Initiative for problem-solving.

· Good personality and strong follow-up skills.