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Government Relations Manager _Saudi National

Government Relations Manager _Saudi National

WSPRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
7 days ago
Job description

Overview

WSP in the Middle East are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Government Relations Manager_Saudi National, to join our growing team in Riyadh, KSA. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Saudi national to lead key government relations functions while working in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

  • Saudi National with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role—preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting sectors.
  • Strong track record of independently managing internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and government bodies.
  • The ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, high-demand environment.
  • Deep understanding of Saudi governmental systems, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for efficient data and process management.
  • High level of professionalism and discretion in handling legal and regulatory matters.

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Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership : Independently manage relationships with senior stakeholders while guiding and supporting junior team members across related functions.
  • Company Licenses & Registration : Manage and maintain all company licenses and registrations with local authorities, ensuring timely renewals and full compliance.
  • Visa & Iqama Management : Oversee all employee visa and Iqama processes, including onboarding, renewals, and extensions.
  • Qiwa Employment Contracts : Administer employment contracts via the Qiwa system, ensuring alignment with current labor laws and regulations.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Monitor and ensure full adherence to Saudi labor laws and evolving government regulations.
  • Policy Development : Develop and update internal policies and procedures related to employee management, visa processing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Stakeholder Management : Serve as the primary liaison between WSP and government authorities, managing official communications, approvals, and inquiries.
  • Government Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with key government entities to support the company’s regulatory positioning and public reputation.
  • Employee Database Management : Maintain and update the organization’s employee database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for all government relations (GR) processes.
  • Reporting & Documentation : Produce and submit regular reports on all GR-related activities and ensure timely delivery of any ad hoc reports requested by management. Provide accurate documentation, reporting, and data management with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Industry Awareness : Stay up to date with the latest government relations trends, platform updates (e.g., Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem), and best practices to continuously improve internal processes.
  • Labor Dispute Resolution : Support the resolution of labor-related cases in compliance with Saudi labor law and company policy.
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