Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Government Relations
Manage all processes related to government portals (e.g., Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Commerce, Immigration, and Civil Defense).
Oversee employee work permits, visas, residency renewals (Iqama), exit/re-entry visas, and transfer of sponsorships (Naqal Kafala).
Handle company registration renewals, commercial license updates, Saudization compliance, and nationalization program reporting.
Act as the primary liaison between the company and government bodies, municipalities, labor offices, and regulatory agencies.
Monitor changes in labor and government policies to ensure timely adjustments in internal processes and alignment of relevant P&C teams.
2. Local Employee Life Cycle Management (ELM)
Coordinate all ELM activities with above country PSO and PTB teams.
Oversee and follow up on the onboarding activities of the new joiners with the line manager.
Supports the new joiner to integrate into Roche s environment and provides access for all needed facilities.
Partner with the global PSO to continuously improve P&C processes
Responsible for the offboarding activities for resigned or terminated employees.
Own PTB activities that must be executed locally in partnership with PTB team.
3. Compliance and Documentation
Maintain and update accurate records for employee government transactions, company licenses, and government correspondence.
Ensure all company records related to labor, immigration, GOSI, and Saudization are compliant and audit-ready.
Prepare periodic reports for management related to government relations activities, compliance statuses, and risks.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with ministries, chambers of commerce, embassies, and other governmental institutions.
Support P&C with governmental and administrative needs.
Represent the company during inspections, audits, or meetings with governmental authorities when required.
5. Administration Management
Desired Candidate Profile
Your Responsibilities
Who You Are
Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.
Minimum 7 10 years of experience in government relations and administrative roles within Saudi Arabia.
Deep knowledge of Saudi labor law, immigration law, Saudization regulations, and government e-services platforms.
Fluent in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.