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Mars UK • SAU-Makkah-King Abdullah Economic City | SAU-Makkah-Jeddah | Saudi Arabia

Government Relations Manager - Saudi Nationals Only

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the processing and renewal of Exit Re-Entry visas, Iqamas, and other employee residency permits.
• Manage business visas and invitation letters to associates visiting KSA.
• Prepare and issue official ID letters and other employee-related documentation.
• Coordinate with government agencies to ensure compliance with local labor and immigration laws.
• Maintain accurate records and track status of all employee government service requests. (Baladya cards, residency permits ...etc.)
• Provide timely updates and support to employees regarding their government service applications.
• Assist in resolving any issues or delays related to employee government services.
• Tracking health (baladya cards) of factory associates and booking appointments.
• Support P&O through the onboarding/ offboarding process. (GOSI, Contracts, Qwia ...Etc.)
• Support the Corporate Affairs Manager when needed with administrative tasks.
• Manage government documentation and approvals related to company operations and ensuring the validity of licenses and certificates.
• Monitor changes in government regulations affecting the company and advise management accordingly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


Key competencies and qualifications:
• Previous experience in government services related to employee visas and permits preferred.
• Proactiveness and dealing with ambiguity.
• Customer focus and comfort around higher management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor and immigration regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems
• Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory environment, especially Customs and FDA processes.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software tools.
• Good level of English to ensure smooth communication with stakeholders (internal and external).

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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1st - Most Family Friendly Company

1st - Most Family Friendly Company

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Top 5 - Most loved - Large companies

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Top 10 - Best Work-Life Balance

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1st - Most Family Friendly Company

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