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WSP

Senior Public Relation Officer_ Saudi National

Riyadh

November 25, 2024

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Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
WSP Middle East is looking for a Senior Public Relationship Officer_ (Saudi National) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This role will play a crucial role in managing WSP’s relationships with government authorities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and handling various administrative and legal processes. This role will also support the team in resolving labor and visa-related issues, making it essential for the candidate to have a solid understanding of local labor laws and regulations.

Your new role, what's involved?

Company License & Registration: Manage and maintain all company licenses and registrations with relevant local authorities, ensuring timely renewals and compliance.
Visa & Iqama Issues: Handle all visa and iqama-related issues for employees, ensuring smooth onboarding, renewals, and extensions as required.
Qiwa Employment Contract Management: Manage the Qiwa system for employment contract registration, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Labor Cases: Assist in resolving any labor-related disputes or cases in accordance with Saudi labor laws and company policies.
Labor Law Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Saudi labor laws and ensure the company’s operations are fully compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
Policy & Guidelines: Develop and maintain internal policies and guidelines related to employee management, visa processes, and government-related matters.
Excel & Administrative Support: Provide hands-on support for documentation, reporting, and data management, utilizing advanced Excel skills.
Communication & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary point of contact between WSP and local government authorities, handling correspondence, approvals, and inquiries.
Public Relations & Government Engagement: Enhance the company’s reputation and visibility by managing relations with key government bodies and regulatory agencies.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Saudi National with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
Min. 05 Years of Proven working experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role, preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting industry.
Sound knowledge of governmental structures, protocols, and regulatory processes in Saudi Arabia.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with government officials and external stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of Saudi labor laws, visa, and iqama processes.
Strong experience with Qiwa employment contract management and other regulatory platforms.
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data management, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Fluent in English (Arabic language skills are a plus).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive legal and regulatory issues with professionalism and discretion.

What's in it for you?
,What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas), and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.
With 2300 talented people in 8 offices across the Middle East we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. www.wsp.com
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Job Reference: WSPME04756

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