Government Relation Specialist (Saudi only)

About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Government Relation Specialist to join their team in Makkah. This full-time position involves assisting management and leadership with Human Resources issues and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The role is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and support management and the leadership team in handling and resolving Human Resources issues.
• Support employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures.
• Monitor and assist managers/supervisors with hiring processes and related issues.
• Coordinate and conduct applicant drug screens, reference checks, background checks, motor vehicle checks, and social security number verification.
• Maintain logs for applicant flow, drug screens, orientation, and transfer requests.
• Create and maintain new hire and personnel files, and enter them into Human Resources Information Systems.
• Assist with the orientation of new employees.
• Monitor all hiring and recruitment processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as company policies and standards.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files, including interview documents and I-9s.
• Support the processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Inform Human Resources management of issues related to employee relations within the division or property.
• Create and maintain filing systems and generate Human Resources data reports as needed.
• Answer phone calls, record messages, and create office correspondence using computer systems.
• Serve as a Human Resources subject matter expert and participate on project teams.
• Train new hires on Human Resources processes, programs, policies, and information systems.

Workplace Conduct and Standards

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with others.
• Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support team goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or * equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience is preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.