Government Relations Officer

Role Overview

J&T Express Middle East is hiring a Government Relations Officer to take ownership of key government and labor-related processes in Riyadh. This role focuses on keeping company records, permits, employee documentation, and compliance activities up to date across Saudi government platforms and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main administrator for essential government portals, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, Mudad (WPS), and MHRSD.
• Manage employee compliance workflows end to end, such as Iqama issuance and renewal, profession updates, transfers, and exit/re-entry visa processing.
• Track Saudization and Nitaqat status on an ongoing basis and take action to maintain the company within safe compliance levels.
• Prepare, upload, and complete authentication of employment contracts through Qiwa.
• Oversee renewals and amendments for Commercial Registration, Chamber of Commerce membership, municipal licenses, and civil defense certificates.
• Build productive working relationships with officials in ministries and local municipalities to help speed up company-related government transactions.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of focused experience working as a corporate GRO or PRO.
• Strong, independent, hands-on expertise with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi labor regulations, Wage Protection System procedures, and ministry requirements.
• Proven ability to solve compliance issues, remove blockers, and prevent fines or penalties.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken, plus professional-level English communication skills.