Government Relations & Administration Manager

About the role

The Government Relations & Administration Manager manages administrative operations, travel arrangements and all government-related processes for Aviagen's Saudi organization. The role ensures compliance with Saudi labor and immigration laws, supports business operations, facilitates employee mobility and represents the company with government authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Travel management: coordinate flights, hotels, visas, car rentals and transfers; negotiate hotel contracts; prepare invitation letters and support visa processing; oversee travel approvals and provide travel policy and security training.
• Events and meetings: coordinate logistics, venue booking, catering, gifts and transportation, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Office administration: general administrative support, document preparation, filing and correspondence.
• Visa and Iqama management: issue, renew, transfer and cancel Iqamas; process employment visas, medical tests and onboarding documents; monitor expiry dates and handle exit/re-entry visas.
• Government portal maintenance: keep accurate records on Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Labor portals.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure compliance with Saudi labor law, immigration policies and Saudization requirements; support audit, inspection and legal reporting documentation; assist with Nitaqat and workforce nationalization.
• Government relations: represent the company before the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Jawazat, Ministry of Interior, Chamber of Commerce and municipalities, and guide employees on visas, Iqamas and sponsorship.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Public Administration or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in government relations in Saudi Arabia, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Experience managing government relations and facilities coordination.

Required skills

• Solid experience with Saudi e-government systems and proficiency in Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI and Mudad.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, immigration regulations and Saudization requirements.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, multi-task and work under pressure.