Government Relations Manager

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Jahra; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Government Relations Manager to lead a dedicated team in managing all government-related transactions and paperwork. This pivotal role involves overseeing visa processing, permits, and legal employee documentation, while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the organization and its stakeholders, fostering effective relationships with government entities and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations or related field.
• Strong communication skills in English and Arabic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing visas, permits, and government-related transactions.
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Labor Office Procedures

Jawazat Regulations

Administrative Policies

Job description

Position: Government Relations Manager

Classification: Administration

Reports to: Admin Manager

Job Role

The Government Relations Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team and managing all government-related paperwork and transactions required by the university, including licenses, permits, and PUC. Additionally, this position involves handling employee-related legal processes such as residencies, visas, and Civil IDs. Impeccable communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team responsible for processing and managing various types of visas, including employment and residency visas. Ensure timely tracking of visa extensions, cancellations, or transfers as applicable.
• Supervise and guide the team in processing, tracking, and renewing company-related permits, Authorized Signatory documents, and licenses.
• Oversee the issuance and cancellation of work permits, government health insurance, medical tests, fingerprint registration, and civil ID issuance and cancellation.
• Coordinate with the team to process documents and follow up with stakeholders on PUC approvals and renewals for university staff.
• Collaborate with the HR department to register or cancel Kuwaiti employees with the Social Security.
• Maintain open and effective communication channels with management and HR leadership, providing updates on government-related matters and seeking guidance when needed.
• Stay updated with changes or amendments to prevailing laws, rules, regulations, forms, formats, and other procedures, and ensure the team is informed accordingly.
• Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration/labor office, oversee the reconciliation of sponsorships, and personally submit them to the immigration/labor office with relevant supporting documents.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure the completion of departure and exit formalities for employees after visa cancellations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing a team.
• Impeccable communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, including management and HR leadership.
• High attention to detail, flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, and strong multitasking abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Labor Office, Jawazat, and Governmental Regulations.
• Familiarity with administrative procedures and policies applied within the company.
• Understanding of Governmental Procedures related to issuing licenses and other relevant documents.
• Proficient in time management, confidentiality, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.