Government Relations Manager

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement timely and cost effective initiatives to manage visas, passport office related activities and ministry of labor activities ensuring accurate transactions tracking and monitoring.
Developing internal and external relationships using formal and informal channels to liaise with appropriate authorities’ / government bodies or contact persons to resolve any problems or matters concerning the Company, its operations or employees.
Acting as the focal point of contact for senior management with regards to government relations.
Building a knowledge base in relation to procedures, processes, regulations and provide consultation to internal departments on government processes.
Monitoring and reporting any changes in regulation that may impact directly / indirectly the company or the employees participating in planning and executing any measures that should be considered in accordance to the changes to avoid any impact on the business.
Managing and monitoring the execution of operational tasks by the Government Relations department including but not limited to MOL, GOSI, Municipality, and Passport office.
Manage and oversee governmental entities operations in relation to MOL including but not limited to visa issuance, sponsorship transfer, iqama issuance and renewal, exit-reentry, final exit, information transfer, and absconding.
Manage and oversee governmental entities operations in relation to Municipality including but not limited to medical cards issuance, renewal and medical tests in coordination with approved medical facilities.
Manage and oversee governmental entities operations in relation to GOSI including but not limited to enrollment, deletion, salary adjustment and updates, and GOSI billing.
Manage and oversee the company’s expeditors in coordination with related government entities for cases that requires company representation with the related government entity.
Responsible for all government portals and acting as the authorized user from the company side.
Reporting all required information in relation with government relations.

Job Specifications

Minimum Job Qualifications Requirement (Academic, training, languages, etc.)

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources from an accredited educational institution or any related field.

Minimum Work Experience:

Minimum of 7 Years’ Experience in Human resources including 3 in management position.
Proven Track record in government entities liaison in appropriate market for commercial / business operations purposes.

Skills & Specifications: