Government Relation Supervisor

Job description

Basiqat by Mantis is developing a luxury resort in Riyadh and seeks a Government Relations Supervisor to join the pre-opening team. The supervisor will manage government transactions, ensure compliance with Saudi labor law and related regulations, and maintain effective relationships with government authorities. Responsibilities include processing permits, licenses, and official documents, coordinating with Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Jawazat, GOSI and other bodies, monitoring regulatory changes and advising the manager. Managing transactions through Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, and ensuring timely renewal of work permits and iqamas. Monitoring Saudization requirements and supporting compliance reporting. Assisting in setting up government accounts for the new property and coordinating pre‑opening recruitment requirements. Preparing regular reports on government transactions and ensuring confidentiality of employee and company information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
• 2-3 years experience in Government Relations
• experience in hotel or resort pre‑opening environment
• strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, government regulations and Saudization requirements
• hands‑on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad
• excellent command of Arabic and good working proficiency in English
• strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• ability to manage multiple government transactions and deadlines efficiently
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• strong problem‑solving skills and proactive approach to regulatory compliance
• high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
• ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with various departments
• flexibility and adaptability to pre‑opening demands.

Skills