Government & Immigration Relations Admin – Arabic Speaker
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About the Role
Raffles & Fairmont Doha is seeking a Government & Immigration Relations Admin to manage government, immigration, and labor-related processes. You will coordinate visa applications, maintain compliance records, and liaise with authorities.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and process all government, immigration, labor, and municipality related transactions in a timely and accurate manner
- Coordinate visa applications, renewals, cancellations, residency permits, work permits, and other official documentation for colleagues
- Serve as primary point of contact with government authorities, maintaining positive and professional relationships
- Monitor validity of employee documents, licenses, permits, and official records, ensuring renewals are completed before expiration dates
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all government related documentation, correspondence, and transactions
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating required immigration and government procedures
- Stay informed of changes in labor laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures, providing guidance to relevant departments
- Prepare reports, track application statuses, and maintain documentation logs to support operational efficiency and compliance
- Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance, and operational departments
Requirements
- Previous experience in Government Relations, Immigration Services, Human Resources Administration, or similar role within hospitality or large scale organization
- Strong knowledge of Qatar labor laws, immigration procedures, visa regulations, and government administration processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
- Proactive, service oriented approach with commitment to operational excellence
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Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a legendary brand since 1887, offering culturally enriching experiences.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts operates 90 properties in 30 countries.
- Raffles & Fairmont Doha are two luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process all government, immigration, labor, and municipality related transactions in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Coordinate visa applications, renewals, cancellations, residency permits, work permits, and other official documentation for colleagues across Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with government authorities, maintaining positive and professional relationships to facilitate efficient processing of administrative requirements.
- Monitor the validity of employee documents, licenses, permits, and official records, ensuring renewals are completed before expiration dates.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all government related documentation, correspondence, and transactions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating all required immigration and government procedures for new and departing colleagues.
- Stay informed of changes in labor laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures, providing guidance and updates to relevant departments as required.
- Prepare reports, track application statuses, and maintain documentation logs to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance, and operational departments to ensure smooth administration of colleague related government processes.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Government Relations, Immigration Services, Human Resources Administration, or a similar role within the hospitality industry or a large scale organization.
- Strong knowledge of Qatar labor laws, immigration procedures, visa regulations, and government administration processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with government authorities, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with HRIS or government related online portals is an advantage.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
- A proactive, service oriented approach with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team environment.
Employee Benefits
- Complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties.
- Special dining and wellness discounts.
Our Values
- Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others.
- Excellence: We make genuine connections and cherish every opportunity to make people feel special.
- Belonging: We celebrate our differences and support each other.
- Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
- Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Application Process
- After applying, you will receive an email from AssessFirst to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is mandatory.
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