Public Relation Officer (PRO)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Process employment visas, work permits, labor contracts, residency permits, status changes, and visa renewals.
• Manage employee applications and company transactions through UAE government portals, including:
• Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) portal
• Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) portal
• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) portal
• Handle labor and immigration compliance requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE regulations.
• Coordinate with government departments, free zones, municipalities, and other regulatory authorities.
• Process trade license renewals, establishment card renewals, immigration card renewals, and other corporate documentation.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding formalities, including labor cancellations and visa cancellations.
• Monitor document expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
• Maintain accurate employee and company records.
• Support employees with government-related procedures and documentation requirements.
• Liaise with external service providers and government representatives when required.

Emiratization & Pension Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor company compliance with UAE Emiratization requirements and targets.
• Coordinate Emirati hiring processes and maintain relevant records.
• Process registrations and updates related to the UAE pension system.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) for UAE national employees.
• Prepare and submit pension-related documentation and reports as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of UAE PRO/Government Relations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MOHRE, ICP, and GDRFA online systems and procedures.
• Important: Can join Immediately.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration regulations, Emiratization policies, and GPSSA requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.