- Full-Time
- Permanent
- SOFITEL
- Talent & Culture
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Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Government Relations Officer - GRO
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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- Process & completion of employment visas, residence visas and all Heartists’ transactions related to immigration.
- Monitor the renewal of permits and licenses including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, civil defense certificate for the hotel, etc.
- Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration / absconding employees whenever required
- Liaise with the Hotel Nurse to ensure that Heartist who have direct contact with guests must have their Occupational Health Card.
- Monitor the visa, UAE ID, passport, occupational health card expiration of all the employees.
- 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.
- Make sure that all Heartists 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 Talent & 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 Talent & Culture Department advised of such changes.
- Complete departure and exit formalities to the airport for Heartists 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 Heartist by adding all government documents and expenses form in personal file.
- Accompany employees to the airport at the end of their contract to ensure visa cancellation.
- Submit relevant documents periodically to the immigration office with regard to absconding.
- Assists with all Government matters where necessary.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of UAE experience as a GRO, with a strong understanding of UAE labor laws, visa regulations, and government procedures.
- Driving License: Valid UAE driving license is required.
- Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Good working knowledge of computers
- Excellent English & Arabic communication skills; additional languages are a plus
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
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Apart from the immediate proximity to The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the hotel is a few minutes away from Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera, and City Walk.
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