Government Relation Manager

Government Relations Manager

One of the leading retail conglomerates in the Middle East is seeking a Government Relations Manager to support its rapidly expanding supermarket business in KSA .

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all government‑related activities, ensuring full compliance with Saudi labour laws, municipality regulations and retail licensing requirements. This role will play a key part in maintaining smooth operations across stores, warehouses and corporate offices by managing relationships with key government authorities and facilitating approvals, renewals and documentation processes.

Work location – Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all activities related to government departments such as Labour, Immigration, Municipality and Chamber of Commerce.
• Manage company licence renewals, store permits and commercial registrations.
• Ensure compliance with GOSI, MOL, MOI and Zakat / Tax authority requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local laws and regulations impacting retail operations.
• Coordinate and process government inspections, ensuring timely renewals of all statutory documents.
• Process all types of visas (employment, renewal, transfer, cancellation) for store, warehouse and corporate staff.
• Handle Iqama, Emirates ID, medical and insurance renewals as applicable.
• Maintain and update the employee database for all government‑related documents.
• Support onboarding by preparing offer letters, visa applications and facilitating joining formalities.
• Assist employees in resolving government‑related issues (e.g. labour cards, traffic fines or sponsor transfers).

Licensing & Store Operations Support

Documentation & Record Management

Vendor and External Coordination

Internal Support & Communication

Qualifications & Skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries : Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail and Restaurants.

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