Public Relations Assistant

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Dubai is seeking a Public Relations Assistant to support visa processing and legal documentation. The role involves liaising with government departments and assisting HR with various tasks. Candidates must be UAE nationals with at least 1 year of relevant experience and strong communication skills in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong experience dealing with government bodies and embassies is necessary.
• Fluent in Arabic and good English proficiency is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee compliance with local government regulations.
• Work with HR on labor law matters.
• Coordinate visa approvals with the recruitment team.
• Liaise with government departments regarding visas and licenses.

Skills

Government liaison

Communication skills

Document management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Secondary education or higher

Job description

Overview

As a Public Relations Assistant, you’ll support visa processing, legal documentation, and government liaison activities. You’ll also assist the HR team with onboarding, payroll, and employee services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all employees joining the organization comply with local government regulations and employment laws
• Work with the HR team and take full responsibility for all labor law-related matters
• Coordinate with recruitment team to ensure timely completion of documents and visa approvals
• Liaise with government departments regarding visas, licenses, and sponsorships
• Maintain and update visa administration records
• Submit documents for visa processing and work permits
• Handle documentation for commercial and trade license requirements
• Manage office and facility-related government documentation
• Provide continuous updates on new government rules and visa procedures
• Submit weekly PRO reports to the direct manager(s)
• Monitor and record all visa/contract applications (new, cancellation, renewal)
• Coordinate payments with the Finance Manager
• Welcome and support management during business trips
• Support HR with payroll, employee requests, certificates, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS, and other tasks as assigned by the HR Manager

Qualifications

• Must be Emirati (UAE National)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role
• Strong experience dealing with government bodies and embassies
• Secondary education or higher
• Fluent in Arabic (spoken & written); good English proficiency
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills