UAE HR & Immigration Compliance Lead

Client of Guildhall; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Guildhall is seeking a candidate to manage visa work permit and labour card processing for the UAE workforce. The role involves direct liaison with Ministries of Labour and immigration authorities to ensure compliance with local regulations.

You will support onboarding/offboarding for local and expatriate staff and handle executive reception and general office administration. Willingness to rotate to Saudi Arabia or other Gulf markets is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent Arabic for speaking, reading and writing.
• Fluency in languages used by the workforce and management is required.
• Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline.
• 3+ years in government relations, visa administration or HR in the Middle East.
• Working knowledge of UAE labour law and government online systems.
• Willingness to rotate into Saudi Arabia or other Gulf countries when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own visa work permit and labour card processing for the UAE workforce.
• Liaise directly with Ministries of Labour and immigration authorities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local immigration and labour regulations.
• Support recruitment onboarding and offboarding for local and expatriate staff.
• Handle reception hospitality and general office administration.
• Travel for 1-2 month rotational assignments to Saudi Arabia or similar markets.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Client of Guildhall is seeking a candidate to manage visa work permit and labour card processing for the UAE workforce. The role involves direct liaison with Ministries of Labour and immigration authorities to ensure compliance with local regulations.

You will support onboarding/offboarding for local and expatriate staff and handle executive reception and general office administration. Willingness to rotate to Saudi Arabia or other Gulf markets is required.