HR Admin & Government Relations

About the Role

Grant Thornton is seeking an HR Admin & Government Relations professional to join our team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role reports directly to the HRBP and is responsible for managing government-related transactions and ensuring 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.

Role Context

The HR Admin & Government Relations specialist acts as a key liaison between the company and external governmental entities. This involves close collaboration with HR, Finance, employees, vendors, and government authorities to ensure the timely processing of all employee and business-related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment visas, Iqama issuance and 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 Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven approach.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Customer-service mindset.

Location

This position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.