Government Relation Officer- (Arabic Speaker)

This is a new kind of hospitality, grounded in the spirit of discovery, the fantasy of nightlife and the adventure of connection. Hyde is more than a brand, it’s a state of mind.

THE HYDE DUBAI

Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences, part of the world-leading Accor group, is the first Hyde hotel outside of the United States, Hyde Dubai Business Bay, in close proximity to the iconic Burj Khalifa directly fronting the Business Bay canal and promenade.

The 276-rooms, all with balconies, is a mix of gracious standard rooms and luxurious suites with views of the Dubai Canal, the Dubai skyline and the iconic Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world.

Hyde Hotel Dubai features three incredible culinary experiences including the Mediterranean concept, Cleo Mediterráneo, contemporary Japanese from Katsuya, hand-crafted burgers from Hudson Tavern. Also on the property is The Perq, a coffee concept, a lobby lounge, and Hyde pool & lounge as well as a spa, male/female salon, fitness center, a swimming pool and retail area. The hotel’s public areas, guestrooms and Cleo are designed by Ciarmoli Queda Studio. Katsuya, Hyde pool and lounge are designed by Tristan Plessis Studio.

• Your role is to represent the best interests of the hotel, maintaining, observing and conforming to the legal parameters, framework and law of the country and will include responsibilities such as:
• Process & completion of employment visas, residence visas and all ambassadors’ transactions related to immigration.
• Process entertainers permit as requested from F&B, Events departments and tenants on our account on DTCM online system.
• Process the shisha licenses renewal via the Dubai municipality online system.
• Update the tracking lists such as passport & visa expiry date, licenses expiry date, etc.
• Responsible for releasing and receiving ambassador’s passports and updating the related lists.
• Make sure that all colleagues collect their EID once received from Emirates post office.
• Obtain monthly reports from the immigration website to maintain all records.
• Ensure that you maintain total confidentiality at all the time.
• Liaise and work closely with the People & Culture Coordinator to ensure that forms and formats for all transactions are correct and as per standard.
• Be up to date with regard to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws / rules / regulations, changes in forms / formats and other procedures and keep the People & Culture Department advised of such changes.
• Submit relevant documents periodically to the immigration office with regard to absconding.
• Complete departure and exit formalities to the airport for colleagues after cancellation of visas.
• Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration office and tally sponsorships and re-submit to immigration office with relevant support documents.
• Inform with official communication from the Government whenever there is a dry day or public holiday announcement.
• Submit all receipts and expense claims to Finance Department on timely basis.
• Participate in the filing process for each colleague by adding all government documents and expenses form in personal file.
• Carry out other relevant tasks and duties as assigned by the management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Able to develop and build harmonious working relationships with colleagues and management.
• Organization and effective time management skills.  
• Must be confidential in all Human Resources matters.
• Understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of computers “MS Office and Government Online Systems”.
• Excellent English & Arabic communication skills
• Experience with Administration Work