Government Relations Manager

Role Overview

We seek a meticulous and seasoned Public Relations Manager dedicated to overseeing employee relations, government compliance, and regulatory processes across multiple entities. This is a practical, hands-on role focused on administrative and government interaction rather than marketing or client engagement. The ideal candidate excels in navigating ministries, typing centers, and free zone procedures efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the full visa and labor lifecycle, including onboarding new hires, processing renewals, and managing cancellations for both Mainland and Free Zone operations.
• Take full accountability for renewing trade licenses of all group companies, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines to prevent any operational delays.
• Collaborate with regional branches to synchronize procedures and communicate updates related to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), Ministry of Labour, and relevant free zone regulatory bodies promptly.
• Manage routine tasks such as medical fitness certificate processing, Emirates ID applications, and weekly petty cash reconciliation in coordination with the Finance team.
• Serve as the primary resource for UAE labor law inquiries across all account management teams, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of local labor regulations.
• Operate autonomously with strong organizational skills, showing resilience and composure under pressure when managing multiple deadlines.

Additional Information

This position demands an independent leader capable of self-managing workload without extensive supervision and maintaining calmness during periods of high demands.