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About the Role

RadiantBiz Management Consultancy is seeking a Public Relations Officer (PRO) / Government Relations Officer (GRO) to manage government-related processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle administrative matters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role serves as the primary liaison between RadiantBiz and government authorities for the timely processing of licenses, permits, visas, and other statutory requirements. The position is full-time and requires 2-5 years of experience within the Saudi Arabian regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with government departments, ministries, and regulatory authorities.
• Process and monitor company registrations, licenses, permits, and their renewals.
• Manage official correspondence with government entities, ensuring adherence to local regulations.
• Cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with relevant government authorities.
• Process employment visas, work permits, and residence permits (Iqama), including associated documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding procedures with government agencies.
• Proactively monitor visa validity and ensure timely renewal.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor and immigration regulations.
• Track expiry dates for commercial registrations, municipal licenses, certificates, and permits.
• Ensure timely renewal of all company licenses and registrations.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and essential documentation.
• Support internal compliance audits and respond to regulatory inspections.
• Prepare and submit necessary applications, forms, and supporting documents to government bodies.
• Maintain precise records of all government transactions and interactions.
• Coordinate document attestation, notarization, and legalization processes.
• Provide management with updates regarding regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Assist management with government-related inquiries and requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal departments on compliance matters.
• Facilitate communication between employees and government agencies when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of proven experience in a PRO/GRO or government relations role within Saudi Arabia.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing government portals such as Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, Mudad, GOSI, and ZATCA.
• Excellent command of both Arabic and English, encompassing written and spoken communication.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with company formation and licensing procedures in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and government processes efficiently.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills

• Government Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Administrative Matters Management
• Liaison with Government Departments, Ministries, and Regulatory Authorities
• Processing and Monitoring Company Registrations, Licenses, Permits, and Renewals
• Managing Correspondence with Government Entities
• Maintaining Strong Working Relationships with Relevant Authorities
• Processing Employment Visas, Work Permits, and Residence Permits (Iqama)
• Coordinating Employee Onboarding and Offboarding Procedures
• Monitoring Visa Validity and Renewal Requirements
• Ensuring Compliance with Saudi Labor and Immigration Regulations
• Tracking Expiry Dates of Commercial Registrations, Municipal Licenses, Certificates, and Permits
• Ensuring Timely Renewal of Company Licenses and Registrations
• Maintaining Compliance Records and Documentation
• Supporting Internal Compliance Audits and Regulatory Inspections
• Preparing and Submitting Applications, Forms, and Supporting Documents
• Maintaining Accurate Records of All Government Transactions
• Coordinating Document Attestation, Notarization, and Legalization Processes
• Providing Updates to Management on Regulatory Developments
• Assisting Management with Government-Related Inquiries
• Coordinating with HR, Finance, and Legal Departments on Compliance Matters
• Facilitating Communication Between Employees and Government Agencies
• Proficiency with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, Mudad, GOSI, and ZATCA
• Knowledge of Company Formation and Licensing Procedures in Saudi Arabia
• Understanding of Saudization (Nitaqat) Requirements
• Ability to Manage Multiple Deadlines and Government Processes Efficiently
• Strong Relationship-Building Skills
• Effective Stakeholder Management
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Proven Problem-Solving Abilities
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.