Government Relations Manager

Job description / Role

Based in Riyadh, the Government Relations Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations with government bodies in KSA, Monitors administration to establish standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies. Provides advice to management on local and government services.

Role Responsibilities including but not limited to the following
• Work Experience in government relations across All government entities in KSA including but not limited to the Ministry of commerce & Investment, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Organization for Social Insurance, Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development and Foreign Embassies,
• Conduct research and provide details related to issuing Commercial Register, external approval for various business activities for our clients in KSA
• Should be well versed with Saudi Government protocol, labour laws and external affairs to handle complex and unique situations.
• Monitor and keep aware of changes in Saudi Arabian regulations
• Expertise in onboarding foreign labour and handling all relevant requirements (Block visas, work visas, business visa, family affairs, iqama, GOSI, benefits, Taqat, and Saudi Government related portals).
• Expertise in governmental licenses and commercial registrations for corporations and others that require regulatory approval from all ministries.
• Managing and supervisor all duties of Government Relations
• Following, renewal, maintain all clients documents such CR, Saudization, GOSI, Tax, ZAKAT etc.
• Communicate with all employees and their management for all government requests.
• Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by Operations Manager
• Providing reports to Operations Manager
• Perform other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the manager in order to meet department/ division objectives
• 20% of work indoors & 80% of work outdoors

Requirements

• Must be proficient in English and Arabic
• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
• Master’s Degree is desirable
• 5 to 8 years of experience of which 2-3 years’ experience in company formation and business set-up in KSA
• Previous experience working in Government Affairs a track record of managing Government relations in KSA
• Working to set standards of performance
• Personal standards (commitment, attitude, appearance, contribution, excellent client interface at all times and all costs)
• Innovative ideas (for the customer and the department)
• Knowing the business (finding out about the marketplace)
• Protect the interest of the company in accordance with governmental authorities, laws and regulation.
• Competent knowledge of systems
• Impeccable Communication Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• High Level of Emotional Intelligence

Responsive:
• Ability to respond within time on assignments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to requests.
• Build a positive experience by being responsive.

Teamwork:
• Agile teamwork.
• Ability to lead, as well as follow in team projects.

Empathy:
• Ability to relate to clients and colleagues’ issues and support

Transparency:
• Display & manage expectations with transparency

Passionate:
• Display passion for work, passion

Knowledgeable:
• Knowledgeable of our products, processes,
• Sops and business operating model

Navigator:
• Navigate employees, teams, navigate projects assignments
• Problem solving
• Detail Oriented
• Operations tools/techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with customers.
• Hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Results driven and target conscious
• Budget & forecasting skills
• Team leadership

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.