HR Administrator - Government Relations

About the role

Cigna Healthcare is looking for an HR administrator in Riyadh to support the delivery of HR operations, government relations and administrative activities in Saudi Arabia. The role maintains employee documentation, supports government and regulatory processes, coordinates HR administrative tasks and ensures day-to-day operational requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on employee-related government transactions in line with Saudi requirements
• Process and monitor transactions through platforms such as Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development platforms
• Support the issuance, renewal and cancellation of work permits, Iqamas, visas and other government documentation, and monitor expiry dates and coordinate renewals
• Maintain accurate records of government transactions and supporting documentation
• Support employment contract administration and updates through Qiwa, and coordinate with government authorities and external service providers when needed
• Support HR in meeting Saudization and other local employment compliance requirements, and escalate compliance issues or upcoming deadlines to HR management
• Coordinate employee information updates, provide employees guidance on HR processes and documentation, and support HR with employee data, reports and documentation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in HR operations, government relations or administration in Saudi Arabia
• Strong Arabic and English communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of Saudi government HR platforms and processes
• Good understanding of Saudi employment administration and government documentation requirements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail