Public Relations Manager

The Public Relations Manager serves as the primary strategic liaison, official representative, and point of contact between the company and all local, regional, and national government authorities. This role is responsible for establishing high-level institutional relationships, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and securing the necessary approvals, licenses, and compliance clearances required for smooth corporate operations.

The ideal candidate possesses an extensive network within public sector entities, a deep understanding of Saudi corporate and labor laws, and the executive presence required to represent the company's interests at the highest regulatory levels.

• Serve as the company's official, primary representative and point of contact before all relevant ministries, municipalities, and government authorities.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain a robust network of trusted relationships with key stakeholders across essential public entities, including but not limited to:
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Ministry of Commerce (MC), General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) /
  Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
  General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), Jawazat (General Directorate of Passports) and local Municipalities.
• Proactively represent the company in government forums, public hearings, and regulatory workshops to advocate for favorable business conditions.

• Oversee the strategic management of government digital compliance platforms, ensuring the accurate processing and maintenance of employment contracts, Saudization quotas, and workforce metrics (e.g., via Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, and GOSI
  ).
• Monitor, interpret, and analyze newly issued laws, royal decrees, and ministerial decisions; assess their operational impact on the company and provide actionable guidance to executive leadership.
• Ensure all corporate licensing, commercial registrations (CR), industrial or environmental permits, and municipal certificates are renewed proactively to eliminate operational downtime or penalties.

• Act as the lead advisor and negotiator when resolving high-stakes disputes, audits, or compliance challenges issued by government inspectors or regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate closely with internal Legal, HR, and Operations teams to ensure company policies remain strictly aligned with evolving national laws and labor regulations.
• Provide strategic counsel to the C-suite regarding political, regulatory, or policy shifts that could impact the company's long-term business strategy.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-12 years of progressive experience in Government Relations, Public Policy, or Corporate Affairs, with at least 3-5 years in an executive or managerial capacity within Saudi Arabia.

• Language: Flawless professional fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required to draft official government correspondence and translate complex regulatory text.
• Regulatory Expertise: Masterful knowledge of Saudi labor laws, commercial compliance frameworks, corporate governance, and digital government infrastructure.
• Negotiation & Diplomacy: Exceptional interpersonal, diplomacy, and consensus-building skills; able to command respect and build mutual trust with public officials.
• Problem Solving: High agility in navigating administrative bottlenecks and implementing quick, compliant solutions to complex bureaucratic challenges.

• Regulatory Compliance Score: Zero operational disruptions, fines, or legal penalties resulting from expired licenses or non-compliant procedures.
• Government Platform Health: Maintaining a green/compliant status across critical systems like Qiwa (Saudization rates, contract documentation compliance).
• Turnaround Time (TAT) for Approvals: Speed of securing critical ministerial permits, visas, or commercial clearances compared to company benchmarks.
• Stakeholder Network Strength: Successful resolution of regulatory inquiries or audits via direct, positive institutional engagement.