Government Relations Officer

Company Overview:
**Work Where it Matters**

Pinnacle Arabia, an Akima company, is not just another federal construction contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Arabia, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders**, Pinnacle Arabia provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers**, Pinnacle Arabia delivers mission-critical security and technology solutions to defense and government clients in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

**As a Pinnacle Arabia employee**, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:
Provides advice to management on local and government services. Protect the interest of the company in accordance with governmental authorities, laws, and regulations.

Independence: Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities with significant choice of methods. Authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities within established guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None unless designated by Deputy General Manager (DGM).

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensures that all duties regarding building and promoting Saudi Government relationships with Pinnacle Arabia are adhered to
- Establishes working relationships with appropriate Saudi Arabian ministries to promote residency requirements for US/foreign employees
- Ensures that all incoming employees are tracked and documented and that physicals are scheduled with the medical team
- Provides accurate reports regarding employee onboarding and arrival to the Deputy General Manager (DGM)
- Communicates with Governmental entities to issue licenses and Iqama’s and assure delivery in a timely manner
- Tracks and renews all employee Iqama and driver’s licenses before the expiration dates
- Oversees the issuance, renewal, and disposition of government-regulated documents, certificates, records, and permits
- Acquires Chamber of Commerce (CoC) certifications on Family Visit and Family Resident Visas
- Processes Business Visas and obtains official translations
- Accounts for and tracks Family Visit Visa and Business Visa expiration dates
- Visit government authorities' offices to learn about all related issues

Qualifications:

- Degree in Human Resources or related field. An additional four years of experience may substitute for education
- 2 years Minimum in HR function
- Written and oral proficiency with the English language
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Very good knowledge of the KSA Government HR related e-portals
- Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a strong ability to solve problems and achieve desired outcomes
- Takes a results-oriented approach to problem-solving, identifying and addressing root causes to achieve success
- Proficiency in using HR-related software and tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Etc )

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Four (4) years GRO related experience

Job ID: 2024-14107 Work Type: On-Site