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Salamah AL Mihopi, Government Relations Specialist

Salamah AL Mihopi

Government Relations Specialist·TAIT MENA

Saudi Arabia

Diploma, Human Resources Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 1 months

Government Relations Specialist

February 2023 - Present

TAIT MENA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2023 - Present

• Act as the primary liaison between the company and Saudi Arabian government bodies.
• Coordinate with local authorities to facilitate business operations and compliance.
• Manage business accounts on government sites (Gosi, Qiwa, Muqeem, etc.).
• Oversee business visit visa applications and work permit processes.
• Ensure timely renewals and compliance with immigration regulations.
• Advise staff and senior management on regulatory processes and procedures.
• Maintain and track document expiry dates for timely renewals.
• Establishing the Regional Headquarters and managing its related government platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret government policies, regulations, and legislation impacting the private sector, providing strategic guidance.
• Medical Insurance: Coordinating with insurance providers to obtain coverage offers, add employees, and handle all matters related to medical insurance.
• Supporting the team with all government-related documentation, including driver's licenses, family visit visas, and other official requirements.
• Overseeing the issuance of all company licenses, including classification certificates and self-assessment submissions required by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Investment, and other regulatory authorities.
• Independently managing business visit processes across multiple countries by coordinating directly with embassies on requirements, scheduling appointments, and preparing documentation, thereby eliminating the need for local agents and ensuring timely, efficient completion of procedures.
• Reviewing and amending employment contracts to ensure compliance with the Saudi Labor Law.
• Providing legal support for commercial contracts

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Specialist

July 2018 - February 2023

Zimmerbiomet

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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July 2018 - February 2023

• Establishment of the company and registration all of government licenses.
• The building knowledge base in relation to procedures, processes, and regulations and providing consultation to internal departments of government processes.
• Monitor and update company records.
• Office supplies and maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of labor law.
• Monitoring and keeping aware of changes in Saudi Arabia regulation.
• excellent Knowledge of saudization system and Providing monthly reports to the management.
• Responsible for All Portal of the Company Muqeem, MOL, GOSI, SAGIA, Zakat, chamber of commerce etc.
• Ensuring timely renewal of work permit and Iqama renewal for all Expat employees.
• • Ensuring timely issuance of Exit/Re-Entry Visas as per employee vacation plans and company business requirement.
• Dealing with Embassies for employee related matters and the Invitation letters.
• Dealing with MOL for Visa applications.
• Book flights and hotels.
• Follow-up renewal of stays and the employees’ transfer and work visas.
• Support the Finance department for two years as a collector (additional contract)
• Excellent experience in Ministry of Labor Law.
• Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Officer

May 2017 - July 2018

Mqayes AL diqa

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2017 - July 2018

• HR internal and external recruitment and employment contracts l.
• Employees folders arrangement.
• All government programs and wages protection.
• Government relations.
• Ministry of Commercial (Fundamental contract,
Correct of contract, participants order and all forms of company processes.

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Administration

Human Resources Officer

February 2016 - May 2017

Al Rajhi holding Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2016 - May 2017

• In charge of all employees related work that includes contracts, leaves, labor office relationship, and healthcare insurance.
• Organized human resources division with new techniques and formats.
• Fixed mistakes in the work process flow that was causing issues to accomplish needed work.
• Supervised and maintained communication between local branches that must be connected with the company.
• Governmental relations .

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Manger

January 2015 - February 2016

ِAL Abnaj Trading CO

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - February 2016

• Employment strategy and vacations
• In charge of all employees related work that includes contracts, leave labor office relationship, and healthcare, Working visits .
• Duty and entitled End of service .
• Governmental relations .

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Officer

June 2013 - January 2015

ِAL Rajhi holding group

Saudi Arabia

June 2013 - January 2015

• In charge of all employees related work that includes contracts, leaves, labor office relationship, and healthcare insurance.
• Organized human resources division with new techniques and formats.
• Fixed mistakes in the work process flow that was causing issues to accomplish needed work.
• Supervised and maintained communication between local branches that must be connected with the company.
• Governmental relations .

Company industry:
Merchandising
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Maintenance services official

June 2009 - June 2013

Al Edrees Petroleum Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2009 - June 2013

Coordinates for stations support, service and maintenance.
•Assessed management relations.

School related skills during enrollment in Yamah

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Alyamah University

March 2013

March 2013

Diploma, Human Resources Management

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 3.75 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.75 out of 4

Administration and human resource development Student at Saudi Electronic University - telecommute -first year - majoring in English.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Outlook

Expert

Microsoft Office 98

Expert

• Good communicator, articulate, and able to talk/communicate with different nationalities

Expert

• Computer literate with knowledge of working with MS Office Products

Expert

• Good problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented

Expert

• Good working relationship in all Government departments in KSA as well as ability to establish new

Expert

• Strong organization skills and I have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Expert

• Diploma in English language certificate from British Council • Expert in Microsoft Office Excel,

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Maintenance Management

Expert

Outlook

Expert

Microsoft Office 98

Expert

Languages

English

Intermediate