Government Relations Officer
Lucidya
In June 2024 we announced that we will be switching to a 4 day work week - the first company in Saudi Arabia to do so!
Posted 1 month ago
Only considering candidates eligible to work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ⚠️
About Lucidya
Lucidya is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup, focused on delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are looking for a Government Relations Officer (GRO) who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment and can support our people initiatives across the organization.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and versatile GRO to join our People & Culture team. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day HR operations while partnering with Legal and compliance teams to ensure our government systems and records are maintained up to date.
What You'll Do
- Immigration & HR: Process visas, Iqamas, work permits, and renewals for employees and their dependents; support employee onboarding/offboarding government procedures.
- Licensing & Registration: Handle issuance, renewal, and updates for commercial registrations, trade licenses, and permits.
- Liaison: Act as primary point of contact with entities like MHRSD, GOSI, Jawazat, ZATCA, and Chamber of Commerce.
- Compliance: Monitor KSA labor/immigration laws, update HR/management, and ensure adherence to regulations.
- Documentation: Prepare, submit, and track official documents; maintain organized records.
- Reporting: Provide weekly/periodic reports to management on government activities and compliance status.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience as GRO or a PRO or similar role, preferably in a tech startup or B2B SaaS environment.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong understanding immigration procedures, and relevant government platforms (Qiwa, GOSI, Absher).
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, with a valid KSA driving license.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing tech startup.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Exposure to multiple facets of HR and people operations in a high-growth environment.
