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UAE National - Government Relations Manager

14 days ago 2025/08/24
$6,000 - $7,000
Full time · Management
500 Employees or more
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Job description



In this critical role, you will serve as the primary liaison with ministries and regulatory bodies, manage visa and compliance processes, oversee labour camp operations, and ensure the timely processing of all government-related documentation.

Client Details

A well reputed family holding group in Dubai.

Description
Lead and develop a GR team of 8-10 members, setting clear KPIs and conducting regular performance assessments.Act as the key point of contact with government entities including the Ministry of Labour, GDRFA, Dubai Police, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and others.Oversee visa processing, labour cards, Emirates IDs, passport releases, and ensure document validity to avoid penalties.Manage the GR workflow, electronic tracking systems, and task assignments to ensure operational efficiency.Benchmark GR processes against external organisations and introduce continuous improvements.Handle sensitive cases including police matters, legal incidents, and death formalities with professionalism and discretion.Ensure compliance and efficient operation of labour camps across the UAE.Oversee pension registrations and cancellations for UAE and GCC nationals.Support VIP requirements such as owner visa processing, housemaid visas, and related services.Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle, ensuring WPS compliance.


Profile


UAE National with Family Book.Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage teams of 8-10 people.In-depth knowledge of UAE labour laws, visa processes, and strong relationships with government authorities.Skilled in managing workflows, tracking systems, and ensuring accurate and timely document processing.Solid understanding of labour camp regulations, WPS requirements, and pension processes for UAE/GCC nationals.Experienced in handling sensitive, high-pressure situations, including legal and police-related cases.Arabic language proficiency and hands-on experience with Oracle HR systems are highly desirable.




Job Offer
You'll have the opportunity to lead a large team, shape the GR strategy, and influence key business operations across the UAE.This role offers regular collaboration with senior leadership, government entities, and exposure to high-level, sensitive, and diverse government processes.

Preferred candidate

Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Career level
Management

Michael Page is comprised of 25 disciplines – each providing a service to a specialist area of the market. We recruit permanent, temporary, contract and interim opportunities, typically from second/third job levels upward. Businesses we work with range from SMEs to global blue-chip organisations. We conduct highly customised search assignments aimed at aligning our client’s missions, cultures and strategic goals with exemplary candidates. Our experienced and well networked consultants employ a high-quality, targeted and consultative approach to each mandate, thereby enabling our clients to source the talent to take their businesses to the next level. Our clients range from multinational corporations to boutique firms across all specialisms and sectors.

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