Government Relations Administrator

Hilton; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Kuwait is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator to manage visas, renewals, medicals and related licenses, coordinating with government agencies to ensure timely processing and compliance.

You will maintain records, liaise with immigration, health, and ministry offices, and handle applications and renewals for team members and their families. This on-site role supports Hilton's global hospitality leadership in Kuwait.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle diverse audiences with tact and discretion.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visas, renewals, and licenses with government agencies and departments.
• Maintain strong relationships with immigration, health, and ministry offices and other government bodies.
• Keep passport and visa records, tracking expiry dates and renewing before expiry.
• Assist with police, court, immigration and labor-related issues as they arise.
• Process visa applications and cancellations for team members and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for procurement of visas, renewals, medicals, and other governmental permits and licenses.

Job Description

Responsible for procurement of visas, renewals, medicals, and other governmental permits and licenses.

Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

To coordinate with the business and provide support around all areas of government relations including processing and carrying out all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses, registration etc that are crucial for the business.

To coordinate with the business and provide support around all areas of government relations including processing and carrying out all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses, registration etc that are crucial for the business.

• Responsible for all applications of visas and cancellations and deal directly with immigration department for visa matters for team members, management and their families.
• Maintain good relations and visits to the owning company, immigration, health department, ministry of information, traffic police as well as all government departments and ministries
• Provides assistance on police and court cases, immigration and labour issues and other related matters
• Keep records of passports and visa expiry dates, inform team members in advance of passport expiry dates and extend/renew visas prior to expiry dates
• Provides assistance on police and court cases, immigration and labour issues and other related matters.
• Provides assistance in obtaining visas for travelling key personnel.

Supportive Functions

• Ensure the safekeeping of all team members passports
• Ensures that all food handlers are having occupational health cards and ensures that expiring cards are renewed on time
• Maintain and update the police report in the system
• Carry out the fire, safety and evacuation procedures as required by the hotel fire policy
• Comply with hotel standards in relation to hygiene and personal presentation
• Any other tasks assigned by General Manager or Director, Human Resources

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively deal with a variety of audience, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Strong computer literacy including knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!