SAUR is as a pure player in water and essential services, working to protect the environment in the heart of the territories it serves.

Further details on our web site: http://www.saur.com/.

Currently we are looking for a Public Relations Officer, for our office in Riyadh, KSA.

Mission:

The Public Relations Officer “PRO” is accountable to be responsible for the full spectrum of Government Affair matters related to employee and company.

To provide administrative support to Country Manager, legal and HR through effective coordination with government entities, ensuring compliance with local labor and immigration regulations, and facilitating all official processes related to employee documentation, company licensing, and legal obligations..

Responsibilities

• Include the following, while other duties may be assigned thereafter: Liaise with ministries, labor departments, and immigration authorities for processing work permits, visas, labor cards, and residency permits.
• To ensure all licenses and certificates (company licensing, registration renewals, and official documentations)are renewed on time and company doesn’t face any legal issues due to the nonrenewal of such certificates. Keep record on those documents and update as requested.
• Keep the company updated on changes in local laws, labor rules, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all governmental transactions, documentation, and filings
• Obtain from the concerned government offices all necessary documentation for the legal employment of all employees within KSA. Ensure this is processed in a timely way to assist the recruitment and employment of new joiners and continuous employment of current staff.
• Maintain relations with the various Ministerial and governmental departments.
• To be responsible for Human Resources government related tasks: (example below):

. Master certificates and platforms: Qiwa – Muqeem -GOSI- Nitaqat .

. Liaise with GOSI office and Labour office for various issue

. HR Labour office issues on Najez

. Transfer of sponsorship for expat employees.

.New work permits and Iqama Renewals.

.Exit re-entry visas for employee.

• To be responsible for Legal Department related tasks: (example below):

.SAGIA – CR – Wasel- Chamber of Commerce renewals.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as PRO or similar
• Bachelor’s degree ot equivalent combination of education and experience in similar related field - preferred in Public Relations
• Languages: Ability to communicate clearly, read and write effectively; in English and Arabic
• Thorough understand of local law standards, Approving Authority processes.
• Be collaborative and able to work across regional offices and business boundaries.
• Proven experience in leading PRO services in a multi-national organization whilst displaying particular sensitivity towards cultural and ethnic differences
• Based in Riyadh, with a geographic scope in KSA

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Friendly and dynamic work environment.

“SAUR is a company committed to diversity and equal opportunities. In this way, the selection process ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply without distinction as to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law".