Bahrain Government Affairs & Compliance Lead

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and benefits

Professional development academies

Global opportunities

CSR involvement

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Government Relations Officer in Bahrain to manage relations with government authorities and ensure regulatory compliance across labor, immigration, licensing, and registrations. The role requires overseeing license, visa, and permit processes, maintaining records, and coordinating with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to meet governmental requirements.

You will monitor regulatory changes, handle inquiries, and participate in government portal activities while supporting CSR

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for government liaison.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities with a professional approach.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong working knowledge of Bahrain government portals and e-services.

Responsibilities

• Government liaison: main contact between the company and Bahrain government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure compliance with Bahraini laws and government requirements.
• License & permit management: handle applications, renewals, and cancellations of registrations and licenses.
• Visa & immigration processing: manage employee visa applications and work/residency permits.
• Labor relations: coordinate with Ministry of Labour on employment matters.
• Documentation & records: maintain accurate government-related documents and correspondence.
• Government portal administration: use e-services for efficient processing and timely submissions.
• Monitor regulatory changes: track laws and policy updates and inform management.
• Issue resolution: promptly address government-related inquiries and compliance matters.
• Reporting: prepare regular status reports on licenses, permits, and renewals.
• Stakeholder coordination: collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to meet government requirements.
• Audit & compliance support: provide documentation during inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Arabic

Government portals knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Admin / Business Admin / Law / HR

Job description

Accor is seeking a Government Relations Officer in Bahrain to manage relations with government authorities and ensure regulatory compliance across labor, immigration, licensing, and registrations. The role requires overseeing license, visa, and permit processes, maintaining records, and coordinating with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to meet governmental requirements.

You will monitor regulatory changes, handle inquiries, and participate in government portal activities while supporting CSR