Government Relations Supervisor
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Department: People & Culture
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: People & Culture Manager
Job Summary
Basiqat by Mantis is seeking an experienced and proactive Government Relations Supervisor to join our pre-opening team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing government-related transactions, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian labor laws and regulations, and maintaining effective relationships with relevant government authorities.
The role is essential in supporting the resort's pre-opening activities, employee onboarding, regulatory compliance, and ongoing government relations operations.
Key Responsibilities
Government Relations & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage and process all government-related transactions, permits, licenses, and official documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, immigration regulations, and applicable government requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant government authorities, including MHRSD, Jawazat, GOSI, and other regulatory bodies.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise the People & Culture Manager on their operational implications.
- Maintain accurate records of government correspondence, licenses, permits, and renewal deadlines.
Government Platforms & Employee Services
- Manage transactions through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant government platforms.
- Process employee work permits, Iqama issuance and renewals, exit/re-entry visas, final exit visas, and sponsorship transfers.
- Coordinate employee registrations and updates with relevant government entities.
- Monitor the validity of employee documentation and ensure timely renewals.
- Support the maintenance of employee records and compliance reporting.
Saudization & Labor Compliance
- Monitor Saudization requirements and support compliance with applicable Nitaqat regulations.
- Assist the People & Culture Manager with workforce compliance and government reporting.
- Support the preparation of documentation for government inspections and audits.
- Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Pre-Opening Responsibilities
- Support the establishment and activation of required government accounts and platforms for the new property.
- Coordinate government-related requirements for the recruitment and onboarding of pre-opening Heartists.
- Assist in securing and monitoring required government approvals and operational documentation in coordination with relevant departments.
- Establish government relations procedures, tracking systems, and documentation controls.
- Work closely with People & Culture, Finance, and other departments to ensure pre-opening readiness.
Coordination & Reporting
- Maintain professional relationships with government representatives and external service providers.
- Prepare regular reports on government transactions, pending applications, renewals, and compliance matters.
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy when handling employee and company information.
- Perform additional government relations duties as assigned by the People & Culture Manager.Company Description
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 3 years of relevant experience in Government Relations, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Previous experience in a hotel or resort pre-opening environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, government regulations, and Saudization requirements.
- Hands-on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant government platforms.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent command of Arabic and good working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple government transactions and deadlines efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different departments.
- Flexibility and adaptability to the demands of a pre-opening environment.
