Public Relations Officer

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Dubai is seeking a Government Relations Officer to manage all government and legal processes, ensuring compliance with UAE laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in public relations, and fluency in English, with Arabic knowledge as a plus. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain relationships with government entities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public/government relations within the Emirate of Dubai.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage visas, trade licenses, and immigration procedures.
• Build relationships with government departments.
• Stay updated on labor laws and processes.
• Coordinate with HR for accurate documentation.

Skills

Public relations management

Visa processing

Compliance with UAE labor laws

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

Overview

Job Overview:

Under the guidance of the Government Relations Manager, the Government Relations Officer is responsible for delivering a full range of government, legal, and administrative support services. This role ensures the property's full compliance with UAE labor laws and regulatory requirements and plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of the Human Resources department. The position requires a proactive, well-informed professional who can effectively manage public relations processes and contribute positively to the organization’s work culture and legal standing.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Process and manage all types of visas, including employment and residency visas for new and existing employees.
• Handle the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of trade licenses, labor cards, immigration cards, and other official permits.
• Process and renew vehicle registrations for all company-owned vehicles.
• Obtain permits for special promotions such as outdoor advertisements and event marketing.
• Renew PRO cards and manage immigration deposit boxes as required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with various government departments, ministries, and local authorities.
• Stay updated on changes to labor laws, immigration procedures, documentation formats, and other governmental regulations; proactively communicate updates to the HR team.
• Manage employee exit formalities, including visa cancellations, final settlements, and departure processing.
• Submit documentation to labor authorities related to visa cancellations, absconding cases, or sponsorship terminations.
• Coordinate closely with the Talent Resourcing Officer to ensure all government-related documentation is accurate and complete prior to submission.
• Conduct quarterly sponsorship audits and liaise with the Labor Office to reconcile employee sponsorship lists.
• Perform other relevant administrative and government-related duties as assigned by management.

Other Duties

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public/government relations within the Emirate of Dubai
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
• Valid UAE driving license required