Assistant Government Relations Manager

Accor is hiring an Assistant Government Relations Manager for Dubai, ideal for someone with strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and experience handling government-related processes. If you’re skilled in managing visas, permits, and official documentation while working closely with HR and authorities, this role could be right for you. Check the job details below and apply directly.

Assistant Government Relations Manager

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo – Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai – The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

• Processing & completion of employment visas, residence visas and all heartists’ transactions related to immigration.
• Obtain monthly reports from the immigration website to maintain all records.
• Ensure that you maintain total confidentiality at all the time.
• Carry out other relevant tasks and duties as assigned by the Government Relation Manager.
• Liaise and work closely with the Talent & Culture Coordinator to ensure that forms and formats for all transactions are correct and complete prior to submission
• 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
• Submit relevant documents periodically to the immigration office with regard to cancelled / absconding heartists and delete from the Hotel’s sponsorship list
• 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 ambassador by adding all government expenses in personal file.
• Process and complete all alcohol license and OHC on timely manner.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Knowledge of Government/Immigration portal such as Trakhess, DMCC etc. is a must
• Excellent English & Arabic communication skills, written and oral communication
• Degree in the hospitality field preferred
• 1-2 Years preferable experiences in a similar role
• Employee relation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of computers