UAE Government Operations Associate - Entry Level

GlaxoSmithKline; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an entry-level candidate to join the Government Operations team. The role supports day-to-day government relations and immigration activities, focusing on employee documentation and government processes within a multinational environment.

The successful candidate is a recent graduate or student, with strong organizational and communication skills, ready to engage with UAE authorities and contribute to a smooth employee experience.

Qualifications

• UAE National and recent graduate or student seeking HR/Government Operations experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Support processing and coordination of UAE employment visas, work permits, labour cards, residency docs, and related gov requirements.
• Liaise with UAE immigration, labour and government authorities for applications, renewals, cancellations, and other employee transactions.
• Track applications and docs, ensuring timely completion.
• Provide basic guidance to employees on documentation requirements and steps.
• Maintain accurate records and filing of government-related documents.
• Collaborate with internal HR and external service providers to resolve routine queries and support processing.
• Provide general administrative support across Government Operations activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Recent graduate status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an entry-level candidate to join the Government Operations team. The role supports day-to-day government relations and immigration activities, focusing on employee documentation and government processes within a multinational environment.

The successful candidate is a recent graduate or student, with strong organizational and communication skills, ready to engage with UAE authorities and contribute to a smooth employee experience.