Government Relations Officer Saudi National

4 weeks ago


الرياض, Saudi Arabia WSP Full time

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP Middle East are looking for a Government Relations Officer _Saudi National to join us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in managing relationships with government entities, public officials, and external stakeholders. Your expertise in government affairs will help us navigate the regulatory landscape and foster strong relationships with key partners.
**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 a relevant field.
- Min. 05 Years of Proven working experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role, preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with government platforms.
- 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.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness in documentation and reporting.

**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

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Job Reference: WSPME03829



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