Summary
ABB is hiring an HR Specialist, Government Relations, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role handles government-related HR transactions, official documentation, renewals, and coordination with government entities while supporting compliance with local laws and regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, or a related field, and 2 to 4 years of experience in government relations or HR operations. Written and verbal communication in Arabic and English is required.
The posting
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Regional HRBP ELSB/SP M&S ME
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world
This Position reports to:
Country HR Manager
Part of this role, Manages Government Relations transactions and activities within ABB - Saudi Arabia, supporting complex and escalating assignments as needed, Ensures overall operational compliance with local legal and regulatory frameworks, while maintaining effective coordination between HR Operations and relevant government entities.
GR Administration
- Handle HR-related administrative transactions and ensure alignment with relevant government systems and internal records.
- Support the maintenance and renewal of required official documentation across ABB business entities.
- Liaise with government platforms as needed to ensure continued operational compliance and avoid any regulatory disruptions.
- Handle and process end-to-end operations, delivering high-quality results delivering globally agreed performance standards.
- Supports cross-collaboration within HR Services operations and other HR functions to optimize processes and tools and therewith promote synergies.
- Executes and delivers imperative and crucial assigned HR Services and certain legal responsibilities.
Core Values
- Executes and delivers imperative and crucial assigned HR Services and certain legal responsibilities.
- Maintains good relationship with employees’ representatives/ authorities/ government bodies.
- Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies, and compliance standards in the given area of responsibility.
- Partners with business and HR to understand current issues that can be supported; recommends new practices, processes, or policies to improve.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role
Benefits
We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.
More about us
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.