IHG Hotels & Resorts

Government Relations Officer

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Government Relations Officer to join our Human Resources team at Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all government-related processes for hotel colleagues, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, and maintaining accurate records across government platforms. The role plays a key part in supporting smooth HR operations while ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and monitor work permits, Iqama renewals, visas, and other government-related transactions.
  • Manage HR activities through government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and other relevant systems.
  • Coordinate with government authorities to ensure timely completion of all employee documentation and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of employee documents, expiry dates, and government transactions.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes by completing all required government procedures.
  • Prepare and submit official government applications, reports, and correspondence.
  • Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and all applicable government regulations.
  • Coordinate with Finance and HR regarding government fees, payments, and approvals.
  • Provide guidance to colleagues on government-related procedures and documentation.
  • Perform other government relations and HR support duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in Government Relations or HR Operations, preferably within the hospitality industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Saudi government platforms including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad.
  • Good understanding of Saudi Labor Law and government procedures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
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About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

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Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Windsor, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
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