Government & Immigration Relations Admin – Arabic Speaker
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About the Role
Raffles & Fairmont Doha seeks a Government & Immigration Relations Admin to manage visa, labor, and government compliance processes. The role requires strong knowledge of Qatar labor laws and immigration procedures, with fluency in English and Arabic preferred.
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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 relationships
- Monitor validity of employee documents, licenses, permits, and official records, ensuring renewals are completed before expiration
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all government related documentation 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
- Prepare reports, track application statuses, and maintain documentation logs
- Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, and operational departments
Requirements
- Previous experience in Government Relations, Immigration Services, HR 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 with high accuracy and confidentiality
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills highly desirable
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Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a legendary brand since 1887, offering intimate luxury and bespoke service.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts operates 90+ properties in 30 countries, blending contemporary style with grand hospitality.
- Raffles & Fairmont Doha are united within the iconic Katara Towers, providing a dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.
About the Application Process
- After applying, candidates will receive an email from AssessFirst to create a profile and complete a questionnaire, which is mandatory.
Key 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 the primary point of contact with government authorities, maintaining positive and professional relationships.
- 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.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes by coordinating all required immigration and government procedures.
- Stay informed of changes in labor laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures, providing guidance and updates.
- Prepare reports, track application statuses, and maintain documentation logs to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance, and operational departments.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Government Relations, Immigration Services, HR 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 high accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with HRIS or government related online portals is an advantage.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
- Proactive, service oriented approach with commitment to operational excellence.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
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.
- Belonging: We celebrate our differences and support each other.
- Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative.
- Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and authenticity.
Diversity & Inclusion
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives.
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