UAE Government Relations Lead: Policy & Compliance

Baker Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Abu Dhabi seeks a Government Relations Officer to manage end-to-end immigration and labour processes, maintain licenses, and oversee regulatory compliance in the UAE. You will collaborate with ICP, MOHRE, Municipalities and other authorities to ensure timely registrations and smooth operations.

You will build relationships with government stakeholders, provide guidance to HR and business leaders, monitor regulatory developments, and drive process improvements while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university or college is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Government Relations role in UAE.
• Experience with government departments and visa/immigration processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end immigration and labour processes, including employment visas, work permits, labour contracts, visa cancellations, status changes, and dependent visas.
• Coordinating with UAE government authorities including ICP, MOHRE, Municipalities, Economic Departments, Pension Authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring all company licenses, commercial registrations, permits, establishment cards, and government records remain valid and are renewed on time.
• Supporting regulatory compliance activities related to labour laws, Emiratization requirements, pension registrations, WPS compliance, and government reporting obligations.
• Maintaining government portals, online accounts, and authorized representative records to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with government stakeholders and relevant external service providers.
• Providing advice and guidance to employees, managers, HR, Legal, Finance, and business leaders on government-related requirements and processes.
• Tracking regulatory developments and communicating potential impacts, risks, and compliance requirements to management.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records, trackers, reports, and documentation relating to immigration, licensing, and government compliance activities.
• Supporting audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews related to government affairs matters.
• Driving process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance service delivery, compliance, and employee experience.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Arabic

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma

Job description

Baker Hughes in Abu Dhabi seeks a Government Relations Officer to manage end-to-end immigration and labour processes, maintain licenses, and oversee regulatory compliance in the UAE. You will collaborate with ICP, MOHRE, Municipalities and other authorities to ensure timely registrations and smooth operations.

You will build relationships with government stakeholders, provide guidance to HR and business leaders, monitor regulatory developments, and drive process improvements while upholding