HR Administration & Government Compliance Officer KSA

Overview

Join the dynamic team at CRI Group, a leader in Compliance and Risk Management services across the Middle East, with its regional headquarters in Riyadh. We specialize in third-party risk management, compliance, and pre-employment background screening, aiding organizations in mitigating risks and upholding the highest ethical standards to meet regulatory compliance. We are seeking a versatile and proactive Admin, HR, and Government Relations Officer to enhance our operations and government engagement in Saudi Arabia.

The HR, Administration & Government Compliance Officer is a hybrid compliance-focused role designed to ensure:

• Continuous compliance with Saudi employment, labour, and government requirements
• Effective HR and administrative coordination
• Proper oversight of government portals and regulatory obligations

This role is not a high-volume PRO position
, but a compliance, coordination, and governance role
, aligned with CRI Group™s RHQ structure and operational scale.

HR & Employment Compliance (Core Responsibility):

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding in compliance with Saudi Labour Law
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, renewals, and HR documentation
• Support Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance tracking and reporting
• Coordinate with Group HR on:
  Employment contracts, Policy implementation, Disciplinary and compliance documentation
• Ensure HR practices align with internal governance, data protection, and audit requirements

Government & Regulatory Coordination (Light GRO Scope)

• Act as internal liaison for Saudi government portals and regulatory requirements, including:
• Qiwa
• GOSI
• Muqeem
• Absher
• MISA
• Ministry of Commerce and Saudi Business Center
• ZATCA (coordination with internal Finance and Accounts only)
• Track deadlines for:
  Commercial registrations, Employment-related filings, Regulatory renewals and submissions
• Coordinate with external PROs or consultants when high-volume or specialised processing is required
• Ensure documentation readiness for inspections, audits, or regulatory reviews

• Manage office administration, correspondence, and document control
• Maintain organised records supporting HR, compliance, and governance activities
• Support management with compliance reports, filings, and internal controls
• Coordinate internal approvals and documentation flows

• Support CRI Group’s compliance with MISA RHQ Program requirements
• Ensure local employment, operational, and administrative activities align with RHQ obligations
• Maintain documentation readiness for:
  Government reviews, Internal audits, Client or regulatory compliance checks