Government Relations

4 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Takeda Full time

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Job Description:
Job Title: Government Relations & HR Administrator Officer
Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Government Relations & HR Services Officer is responsible for managing employment-related governmental activities, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization requirements, and RHQ regulations. Additionally, this role will manage end-end HR administrative services, including liaising with payroll and medical insurance partners, vendor management, and handling PR & PO administration to ensure seamless HR service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Government Relations Activities:
  • Serve as the primary liaison with government entities (MHRSD, GOSI, MISA, MOI, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and RHQ authorities).
  • Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, employment regulations, and RHQ requirements.
  • Represent the company in inspections and government engagements.
  • Manage and carry activities of work permits, Iqamas, visas including exit-reentry and expatriate onboarding, including medical tests and government registrations.
  • Attesting letters from Riyadh Chamber Of Commerce for Commercial entity and RHQ.
  • Address and resolve government-related employee issues, including labor disputes and residency matters.
  • Manage Isteqdam activities end-end.
HR Services, Payroll & Medical Insurance:
  • Liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely salary processing while ensuring compliance with GOSI and other statutory requirements.
  • Collaborate with medical insurance partners to manage employee enrollments, claims processing, renewals, and policy updates.
  • Act as the main point of contact for employees regarding payroll and medical insurance inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and requirements related to payroll and employee benefits.
Vendor Management & PR/PO Administration:
  • Manage relationships with external HR service providers, government liaison agencies, payroll providers, and insurance vendors.
  • Handle PR (Purchase Requests) and PO (Purchase Orders) for HR-related services, ensuring proper approvals and timely payments.
  • Track HR operational expenses and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints in reference to HRBP advise.
Saudization & Workforce Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with Saudization quotas (Nitaqat) by managing documentation and reporting.
  • Support the hiring and onboarding of Saudi nationals in alignment with workforce planning.
  • Monitor and report Saudization decisions/progress and address any challenges in timely manners.
Process Optimization & Systems Management:
  • Handle government and HR platforms activities (Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, Mudad and Riyadh Chamber Of Commerce) and ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR services.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records for compliance, reporting, and audits.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in government relations and HR services, with a focus on government relations, Admin/Personnel and HR services.
  • Proven experience in payroll activities and medical insurance management.
  • Familiarity with RHQ program requirements and MISA regulations is highly preferred.
  • Proven expertise in Saudization compliance and visa processing.
Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, RHQ regulations, and government portals such as not limited to (Qiwa, GOSI, Absher, Muqeem).
  • Excellent networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken).
  • Fluency in English is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential matters.
Key Attributes:
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of navigating complex dynamic Saudi market.
  • Strong ethical standards and a commitment to compliance and professionalism.
  • Adaptable and culturally aware of the Saudi and RHQ business landscape.
  • Strong skills in bringing people together and boost engagement and engaging culture.

More about us
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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