Government Relations Specialist

About the Job

Government Relations Specialist Location: Egypt Employment Type: Full-time About the Role The Government Relations Specialist will handle and follow up on all government-related transactions for the company’s entities, employees, and clients, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, labor regulations, and government requirements.

The role manages services across Saudi government portals, coordinates with internal departments, and maintains accurate records of every transaction.

Responsibilities

1. Government Transactions & Immigration Services (core) Handle and follow up on government transactions related to employees, company entities, and clients. Manage sponsorship transfers, work permits, iqama issuance and renewal, profession changes, exit/re-entry visas, and final exits. Process services through Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher Business, MHRSD, the Ministry of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce, ZATCA, and Balady.
2. Compliance & Saudization Follow up on Saudization (Nitaqat), work-permit compliance, and other labor-related requirements. Ensure timely renewal of company licenses, certificates, government subscriptions, and employee documents. Monitor changes in government regulations and communicate relevant updates to management and concerned departments.
3. Coordination & Employee Lifecycle Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Legal, Finance, and Operations to complete requests accurately and on time. Support employees onboarding and offboarding by completing the related government formalities.
4. Documentation & Reporting Prepare, review, and submit letters, forms, and supporting documents required by government authorities. Maintain and update trackers for all transactions, status, expiry dates, required actions, and completed services. Maintain proper filing and prepare periodic reports on activities, pending matters, risks, and compliance status.
5. Issue Resolution Resolve issues related to government portals, employee records, and company registrations. Escalate any transaction involving financial commitment, legal risk, penalties, or major compliance issues.

Requirements

Education

/ Qualification Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience 3+ years of experience as a GRO or in government relations / HR operations within KSA environment. Strong working knowledge of Saudi government portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher Business, MHRSD, Ministry of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, ZATCA, Balady) and labor/residency procedures.

Good understanding of the Saudi Labor Law, residency regulations, Saudization requirements, and government compliance processes. Established familiarity and relationships with government service centers (preferred). Experience handling client (third-party) government transactions in a corporate-services environment (preferred).

Skills Good communication and interpersonal skills. Strong follow-up, coordination, and time-management skills. High attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities. Problem-solving and escalation management. Professional communication with employees, government entities, and internal departments.

Proficient in MS Office Suite. High level of confidentiality and integrity.