Public Relations Officer

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Company benefits

Job summary

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai seeks a seasoned Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage government relations, immigration, labour, visa and employee documentation for a diversified Dubai group.

The role supports a group of companies with ~400 employees, including blue-collar and site-based workforces. Strong UAE procedure knowledge and accuracy are essential for timely processing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years UAE PRO / Government Relations experience.
• Hands-on visa, work permit, Emirates ID, medicals, labour docs and cancellations.
• Knowledge of MOHRE and GDRFA processes and platforms.
• Experience supporting blue-collar or site-based workforce.
• Experience across multiple companies or legal entities.
• Strong document-control and expiry-tracking.
• Good English; Arabic capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day PRO and government relations activities across the group's UAE entities.
• Process employment visas, renewals, cancellations and related immigration requirements.
• Coordinate work permits, labour approvals and other employee documentation through government platforms.
• Handle Emirates IDs, medicals and related employee documentation.
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA and other authorities regarding employee and company needs.
• Maintain trackers and elevate compliance issues as needed.

Skills

PRO/Govt Relations

Visa & Labour Docs

MOHRE & GDRFA knowledge

Multi-entity experience

English proficiency

Job description

Public Relations Officer (PRO) | Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Events, Engineering, Manufacturing & Contracting
Reports To: Group HR & Admin Manager / Senior Management

Public Relations Officer | PRO | Government Relations Officer | Jobs in Dubai

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage government relations, immigration, labour, visa and employee documentation processes across a diversified group of companies in Dubai.

The position will support a group employing approximately 400 employees, including a substantial blue-collar, operational and site-based workforce. The PRO will work closely with the Group HR & Admin function to ensure visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, medicals, labour documentation and other government-related requirements are processed accurately and on time.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong practical knowledge of UAE government procedures, excellent organisation and the ability to manage a high volume of employee documentation across multiple group entities.

Key Responsibilities

Government Relations & PRO Services

• Manage day-to-day PRO and government relations activities across the group's UAE entities.
• Process new employment visas, visa renewals, cancellations, status changes and related immigration requirements.
• Coordinate work permits, labour approvals and other employment documentation through relevant government platforms.
• Manage Emirates ID applications, renewals, medical fitness appointments and associated employee documentation.
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA and other relevant UAE government authorities regarding employee and company-related requirements.
• Monitor government applications and proactively follow up to prevent unnecessary delays or compliance lapses.

Employee Immigration & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of employee visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, passports, medicals and related documentation.
• Monitor expiry dates and ensure renewals are initiated sufficiently in advance.
• Coordinate employee documentation required for onboarding, mobilisation, transfers and offboarding.
• Support HR with employee files and ensure government-related documentation remains complete and audit-ready.
• Handle immigration and documentation requirements for both office-based employees and a significant blue‑collar/site workforce.

Labour & HR Administration Support

• Support the Group HR & Admin Manager with MOHRE, WPS, visas, work permits and government HR processes.
• Assist with labour contracts, employment documentation and other government-related HR administration.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and operational teams to ensure employee records and government information remain accurate.
• Support the timely cancellation and clearance of employment documentation for departing employees.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling passports, identification documents and employee information.

Compliance & Record Management

• Maintain organised trackers for visa, labour, immigration and government documentation across multiple group companies.
• Identify approaching expiries, missing documents or potential compliance issues and elevate them promptly.
• Keep abreast of relevant procedural changes affecting UAE employment, immigration and government services.
• Ensure applications, supporting documents and approvals are properly filed and readily retrievable.
• Provide regular status updates to the Group HR & Admin Manager regarding outstanding applications, renewals and compliance matters.

External Liaison

• Build effective working relationships with government departments, typing centres, medical centres and other external service providers.
• Represent the company professionally during government and regulatory interactions.
• Coordinate external documentation and attestations where required.
• Resolve routine PRO and immigration issues efficiently and elevate more complex matters when necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of practical UAE PRO / Government Relations experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience managing employment visas, work permits, Emirates IDs, medicals, labour documentation and visa cancellations.
• Practical working knowledge of MOHRE and GDRFA processes and platforms.
• Previous experience supporting a sizeable workforce, preferably including blue‑collar, operational or site‑based employees.
• Experience working across multiple companies or legal entities would be a strong advantage.
• Strong document-control skills with the ability to track large numbers of visa and employee‑document expiry dates accurately.
• Good working knowledge of UAE employment and immigration procedures relevant to PRO activities.
• Strong organisational, follow‑up and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear English communication skills; Arabic language capability would be advantageous.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential employee and company information.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment where workforce mobilisation and government processing can be time‑sensitive.

Experience within construction, contracting, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, facilities management, events infrastructure or another labour‑intensive environment would be particularly relevant.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive tax‑free salary based on experience.
• Health insurance, paid leave, and company benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Opportunity for growth within a reputable and diversified organisation.

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