Public Relations - Assistant Dubai

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Government Relations & Liaison· Act as the primary point of contact between the company and UAE government departments and authorities.· Coordinate government applications, submissions, approvals, correspondence and follow-ups.· Ensure government transactions are completed accurately and within stipulated timelines.· Maintain professional working relationships with government authorities and external service providers.· Keep management updated on changes in government procedures and regulatory requirements.B. Visa & Immigration Processing· Manage employment entry permits, new employment visas, renewals, cancellations and status changes.· Coordinate Emirates ID applications and renewals, medical fitness requirements and residency formalities.· Coordinate dependent/family visa documentation where applicable.· Collect required employee documents and track applications through completion.· Maintain an updated employee visa and immigration tracker.· Follow up on pending, rejected or delayed applications and escalate issues promptly.C. Labour & Employment Government Formalities· Coordinate work permit and employment-related government processes.· Support employment contract-related government formalities and employee transfers.· Coordinate amendments, cancellations and other labour-related transactions as required.· Ensure employee information submitted to government authorities is accurate and current.· Follow up on labour-related queries, approvals and official correspondence.D. Company Licensing & Regulatory Compliance· Coordinate renewal and maintenance of trade licences, establishment cards and government registrations.· Track expiry dates and initiate renewals well in advance.· Coordinate amendments to company documents, registrations and approvals.· Maintain a government compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met.· Escalate potential penalties, compliance gaps or regulatory concerns to management.E. Documentation & Records Management· Maintain accurate records of passports, visas, Emirates IDs, work permits and labour documents.· Maintain company licences, establishment cards, government approvals and related statutory records.· Ensure documents are properly filed, updated and easily accessible.· Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company documentation.F. Employee Joining & Exit Support· Coordinate government formalities for new employee onboarding.· Initiate visa and work permit processes promptly following joining.· Coordinate visa cancellation and other government formalities during employee separation.· Support HR with employee transfers, status changes and related documentation.· Ensure joining and exit government formalities are completed within required timelines.G. Administrative & External Coordination· Coordinate with PRO agencies, typing centres, immigration consultants and government service providers.· Submit and collect official documents and arrange government appointments where required.· Handle urgent government-related requirements and provide timely updates to management.· Support HR and Administration with other government-related activities assigned by management.