About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent and technology expertise company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We help organisations build agility and resilience and help people navigate a fast-changing world of work. Each year, we support more than 100,000 clients and around 3.5 million candidates across over 60 countries and territories.
Job Summary
Adecco is looking to hire a Government Relations Officer (GRO) in our office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The GRO is responsible for managing all government-related transactions and ensuring full compliance with Saudi labor, immigration, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as the primary liaison between the company and relevant government authorities, facilitating employee visa processes, work permits, registrations, and other official documentation while ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Government Liaison & Compliance
- Act as the primary point of contact with government authorities, including:
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
- General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat)
- Muqeem
- Qiwa
- Chamber of Commerce
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
- Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies and external service providers.
- Ensure the company complies with all applicable Saudi labor, immigration, and commercial regulations.
Visa & Immigration Management
- Process employment visas, work permits, residence permits (Iqama), exit/re-entry visas, and final exit visas.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding immigration procedures for employees.
- Track visa and permit expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
- Resolve immigration-related issues and support employees with government documentation requirements.
Employee Documentation
- Process and maintain employee records within relevant government systems.
- Coordinate medical insurance registrations and renewals.
- Assist employees with government-related procedures and inquiries.
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all employee documentation.
Government Platforms Administration
- Manage company accounts and transactions on government portals, including:
- Qiwa
- Muqeem
- Absher Business
- GOSI
- Mudad
- Chamber of Commerce systems
- Monitor and update company information across government platforms.
- Generate reports and maintain records of all government transactions.
Company Licensing & Regulatory Support
- Coordinate the issuance and renewal of commercial registrations, municipality licenses, and other company permits.
- Support the establishment and amendment of company legal documents as required.
- Ensure all company licenses remain valid and compliant.
Reporting & Record Management
- Maintain accurate records of all government transactions and approvals.
- Prepare regular status reports on visa processing, renewals, and compliance matters.
- Keep management informed of changes in labor, immigration, and governmental regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Government Relations, PRO, or GRO roles within Saudi Arabia.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, immigration procedures, and government regulations.
- Experience working with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, and other government portals.
- Valid Saudi driving license (preferred).
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of Saudi government processes and regulations.
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Languages
- Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
About Us
We are the Adecco Group, a global network of passionate professionals operating in over 60 countries. We help businesses optimize their talent, transform their workforces, and build the employability of people worldwide.
Why Work With Us?
We empower our employees to shape their own careers with:
- International mobility opportunities
- World-class training & development
- Work-life balance & wellness initiatives
- A diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now to join our dynamic team at Adecco Middle East!
If your profile is shortlisted, we will be in touch with you directly. The Adecco Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse workplace. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information, kindly visit https://www.adecco.com/en-ae/candidate-privacy-notice
