Government Affairs Officer HR

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Government Affairs Officer HR to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for managing and overseeing all activities related to government offices and agencies, ensuring timely execution of responsibilities and providing business reports. The officer will analyze and interpret government policies, evaluate potential impacts on operations, and review internal policies to ensure consistency with regulations and laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of an improvement process for tracking and maintaining all immigration and labor records within the established organizational system.
• Assist in developing, managing, periodically reviewing, and communicating Government relations policies and processes to ensure organizational compliance.
• Resolve immigration-related issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper dissemination of information and keep the HR team informed of significant problems that may jeopardize company goals and are not being adequately addressed.
• Facilitate and attend to employee queries regarding immigration formalities and entitlements.
• Manage the processing of all immigration requirements efficiently to expedite the onboarding of new employees.
• Update relevant business areas with issues, risks, and statuses of immigration/government processes, providing timely solutions.
• Ensure immigration processes, including Resident Permits, Driver's Licenses, Visas, and CID procedures, are completed in minimal time.
• Track and monitor relevant expiry dates, ensuring all time-sensitive documents and licenses are renewed ahead of deadlines to maintain full compliance and avoid fines.
• Maintain employee files and documents relevant to immigration transactions.
• Prepare internal memos and monitor reference numbers assigned in all department correspondences.
• Arrange labor contracts for signature and stamping before attestation in the Labor Department.
• Ensure proper recording and updating of master files for exit permits, business visa renewals, and RP renewals.
• Stay abreast of current labor/immigration laws and update HR staff on any changes.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in Government Affairs matters for the HR department of large-scale companies.

Work Type

This is a full-time position requiring dedicated engagement within the company's operational framework.

Location

The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.