Government Relations Officer

About the Role

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a Government Relations Officer to join the Human Resources team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. This full-time role is essential for managing all government-related processes for hotel colleagues, ensuring full compliance with Saudi regulations, and maintaining accurate records across various government platforms. The position supports smooth HR operations by fulfilling all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and monitor work permits, Iqama renewals, visas, and other government-related transactions.
• Manage HR activities through government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant systems.
• Coordinate with government authorities to ensure timely completion of all employee documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employee documents, expiry dates, and government transactions.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by completing all required government procedures.
• Prepare and submit official government applications, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and all applicable government regulations.
• Coordinate with Finance and HR regarding government fees, payments, and approvals.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on government-related procedures and documentation.
• Perform other government relations and HR support duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in government relations or a similar field, demonstrating a strong understanding of Saudi regulations and HR processes.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in managing government-related processes and platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities with government authorities and internal teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and applicable government regulations.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within the Human Resources department at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard, focusing on supporting hotel colleagues through efficient government relations management.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.