Human Resources - Government Relations Manager (UAE National)

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Human Resources professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our employees.

As a Government Relations Manager you are responsible to lead the team for the day to day processing of all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses and registration while liaising with various government departments and agencies and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Human Resources team to ensure Employee visa applications and cancellations are completed in accordance with the country laws
• Process all government related certifications and licenses of the property to ensure legal Hotel operations
• Track the expiry of Employee legal documents to ensure timely renewals
• Provide legal advice to Employees on government procedures and rules to ensure all concerned abides to government directives and laws
• Update all related files and Employee records with the relevant information
• Inform the Director of Human Resources of any new Government regulations in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive image and good working relationships with all Government entities

Environment, Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• To maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of EHSMS.
• Identify risks/aspects, implement corrective action and arrange monitoring where required.
• Ensure relevant EHS information is provided and appropriate training is maintained.
• Maintain appropriate records as required for EHSMS.
• Conduct regular section meetings to discuss EHS issues and ensure consultative structure and colleague’s participation.
• Ensure that all reported incidents are investigated and all actions are reported to Department heads to prevent a similar occurrence.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You must have a minimum of four years experience in a government relations role with good proven knowledge of labour laws and immigration procedures within the country assigned. You should be fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English and a computer literate with a valid country driving license.

Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be result oriented, self motivated and with a positive attitude. You have the ability to think laterally and have strong social skills and a presence, enabling you to interact and deal with officials effectively. You portray a fair leadership style and be easily approachable for all employees, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results