Immigration & Government Relations and HR Specialist

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Market Access Job Sub Function: Health Economics Market Access Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Immigration & Government Relations and HR Specialist, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Responsible for managing immigration, foreign workforce administration, and government compliance activities, ensuring full compliance with Saudi labor and immigration regulations. The role also provides hands-on HR support across talent management, employee engagement, Saudization, HR operations, and change initiatives, partnering closely with business leaders and key stakeholders. Immigration & Government Relations Responsibilities Immigration & Foreign Workforce Management Manage end-to-end immigration processes, including work permits, Iqamas, and sponsorship transfers of foreign employees. Ensure compliant employment contracts and continuous work authorization for foreign employees. Coordinate with government authorities on immigration approvals, renewals, and regulatory requirements. International Recruitment & Work Visa Processing Manage the immigration process for foreign hires recruited from outside Saudi Arabia. Coordinate work visa applications and ensure alignment of visa categories with employees' educational qualifications and regulatory requirements. Prepare employment contracts and obtain required attestations from the Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Process electronic authorizations and supporting documentation required for overseas recruitment. Liaise with government entities and external agencies to facilitate successful visa issuance and onboarding of foreign employees. Sponsorship Transfer Management Manage sponsorship transfer (Kafala transfer) processes for foreign employees. Submit sponsorship transfer requests through relevant government systems. Coordinate with employees, current sponsors, and government authorities to obtain all required approvals. Monitor cases through completion and ensure all associated fees and regulatory requirements are fulfilled. Government Platforms & Regulatory Compliance Manage government HR and immigration platforms (e.g., QIWA, GOSI, MHRSD systems). Ensure compliance with workforce, immigration, and licensing requirements. Complete required submissions, renewals, and regulatory reporting on time. Employee Mobility & Travel Authorization Process and issue exit, re-entry, and related travel permits for employees as required. Monitor validity of travel permissions and immigration documents. Support employees and business stakeholders with immigration-related guidance regarding travel and work authorization requirements. Document Attestation & Government Liaison Coordinate attestation and legalization of employment and immigration-related documents through the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant authorities. Maintain relationships with government agencies and represent the company in immigration-related matters. Ensure all immigration files, supporting documentation, and records are accurate, complete, and audit ready. Business License &