Government Relations Officer / Recruitment Assistant

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.