HR Admin & Government Relations

About the Role

Ferrero is seeking an HR Admin & Government Relations professional to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position, based in Makkah (Jeddah, Makkah), reports directly to the HRBP and requires 2-5 years of experience.

Role Purpose and Context

This role is responsible for managing all government-related transactions and ensuring full compliance with local labor, immigration, and regulatory requirements. The position supports business continuity by maintaining employee documentation, managing government relations processes, monitoring Saudization requirements, and ensuring all company licenses, permits, and registrations remain valid and compliant. The HR Admin & Government Relations professional will act as the key liaison between the company and external governmental entities, ensuring timely processing of all employee and business-related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment visas, Iqama issuance/renewals, residency transfers, and business visas, ensuring document validity, timely renewals, and compliance with government regulations.
• Monitor Saudization and Nitaqat requirements, track labor law updates, and provide compliance reports while maintaining relationships with government authorities.
• Oversee the issuance and renewal of company licenses, permits, health cards, and vehicle registrations, ensuring all certifications remain valid and compliant.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support documentation needs, including attestations, government correspondence, and employment certificates.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for government affairs activities, ensuring efficient document processing and service delivery.
• Manage government-related payments, fees, and records, and support reporting and administrative coordination with HR and Finance teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Relations, or a similar role within KSA.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration processes, visa and residency management, government portals, and Saudization requirements.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with strong problem-solving capabilities and a customer-service mindset.

Application Information

Further details on career benefits are available upon application.