Government Relations Specialist

DHL Express; Muharraq; Presencial; BHD 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

International environment

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

DHL Express in Bahrain seeks an experienced Government Relations professional to manage day-to-day government liaison activities and support visa and legal documentation processes to ensure timely compliance with local regulations.

You will coordinate with HR and senior management, maintain records, and act as a point of contact for staff regarding government matters, including LMRA and SIO interactions.

Formación

• 5+ years experience in HR government relations
• Fluent in Arabic reading/writing/speaking
• Fluent in English reading/writing/speaking
• University diploma as minimum requirement

Responsabilidades

• Maintain employee records in a structured filing system.
• Manage Public Relations records and documents.
• Support local affairs and administrative tasks as needed.
• Handle visa payments and documentation processing.
• Coordinate with HR for relocation paperwork and approvals.
• Be main contact for staff on government relations matters.
• Interface with LMRA, SIO and Labour Ministry as required.
• Prepare Arabic/English correspondence for government offices.
• Translate documents when required.
• Maintain electronic folders with passport and RP copies.

Conocimientos

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Staff liaison

Educación

Diploma or higher

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

YOU TACKLE FOR QUALITY AND GREAT SERVICE. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE LIFE OF OUR CUSTOMERS.

Would you like to become part of the world's most international company in the world?

A company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 and is now active in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

Do you want to be part of a company that connects people worldwide? And the more people we connect, the better life will be on our planet.

Join our team and discover how an international network that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, is able to connect people and improve lives through the power of global trade. And not just for our customers, but for every member of our team too. To learn more about our culture, motivated people and our purpose, please visit www.dpdhl.jobs/express

Do you want to make a difference? Then come to our "Insanely Customer Centric" Team and become a Certified International Specialist!

Overall Role Purpose

Manage and maintain the government relations day-to-day activities and provide support to DHL staff in obtaining visas and other legal documents to ensure timely & accurate local affairs activities are carried out in line with DHL policies, procedures and processes, as well as complying with local government regulations.

Your Tasks:

• Maintain employee records using a well-organized related to filing system to ensure files are up-to- date and compiled with legislative requirements.
• Manage the record system within the Public Relations function both online and manual applications to ensure that all documents are always kept updated and available.
• Support other local affairs and administrative activities as needed.
• Responsible for all visa-related payments.
• Liaise with other HR staff to ensure the timely processing of all paperwork to ensure the employee’s smooth relocation to Bahrain.
• Be the point of contact for staff and provide assistance in all government relations matters
• Direct point of contact with the Social Insurance Organization (SIO). Register new joining staff / terminate leaving staff in a timely manner.
• Direct point of contact with Labour Market Authority (LMRA) and responsible for application of all expatriate visas that include and are not limited to WP/RP renewals, updates and cancellations
• Ensure that all appropriate paperwork for visas is completed promptly to achieve minimal processing time.
• Deal with Ministry of Labour and prepare correspondences in Arabic and English.
• Translate documents as and when required.
• Maintain all the electronic folders on the shared drive and updated on a daily basis with Passport copies/ RP/ WP copies etc.
• Proactively follow up with staff for all necessary paperwork for visas (new, renewal, cancellation) and ensure that all appropriate paperwork for visas is completed promptly and to achieve minimal processing time.
• Process all necessary documents required to obtain visas, Residence Permits and ID Cards (new, renewal, cancellation, crew visas) in most timely manner.
• Act as link between the company & various government departments to comply with local regulations.
• Payment of monthly LMRA fees for both company CRs (B.S.C /W.L.L) and documentation of all expenses.
• Processing visit visas for all staff, family members and direct family only after seeking approval from Senior HR Manager.
• Assist Senior Management team (Area Office) in obtaining business-related visas only and providing Embassy support for the same.
• Look after processing and managing the workplace accident log sheet and work closely with other DHL departments in collecting necessary paperwork and logging it with the local authorities.
• Seeking approval from Management for staff visit visa application and Residency Permit renewal.
• Support in processing paperwork on a day-to-day process to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial and legal documents such as credit cards; visas Etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as and when required by management

Your Profile:

• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in the HR government relations field
• Fluent in reading, writing and Speaking Arabic / local language
• Fluent in reading, writing and Speaking English
• University Diploma as a minimum requirement
• Computer Skills are mandatory
• Experience in dealing with government offices in an official capacity
• Experience in public relations or government liaison work is desirable
• ‘Customer’ focused
• Strong Team Player
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize

Our Offer:

• Strong career support in an international environment.
• Great culture and colleagues.
• Multifarious benefit programm.

Do you see a personal challenge in these versatile and responsible tasks?