Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a similar role, ideally Oil and Gas background; understanding a complex matrix structure, Public Relations/Government, work related to UAE Labour, as well as other government work such as security passes to access sensitive sites, travel visa requests and possibly compliance tasks.

The PRO will play a critical role in supporting the Regional Head of HR, EMEA and work collaboratively with for the effective delivery of HR services across the Middle East region!

Please note, this is a part-time role (Mon-Thu) from the office. The office location is in Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

PRO Duties:

• Accountable for issuing employment contracts and maintaining of employee records.
• Follow Abu Dhabi employment law ensuring mandatory paperwork is completed and submitted to Tasheel Center (Ministry of Defense).
• Collect and provide regular updates on all work and migration standards from the government offices.
• Keep the Regional Head of HR, EMEA well informed for any changes in procedures and rules.
• Gather and submit all new work, business visas CICPA passes to guarantee that the visas are handled and processed in a timely manner.
• Renew, update, and keep up all employees and their dependents\' visas and work contracts on time to guarantee that organization\'s records are up to date in the labour and Immigration Departments.
• Deal promptly and productively on general enquiries about PRO functions.
• Update all business and trade Licenses, follow-up official approvals and permits.
• Accurately prepare and process required legal documents like rent contract attestation in government agencies.
• Assist the office in determining any issues identified with organization vehicle registration and renewals.
• Knowledgeable enough on the process of getting residency permits etc.
• Responsible for obtaining security checks and clearance to work on site (obtaining passes to attend gas and oil sites)
• Support the Regional Head of HR, EMEA with local EHS mandatory requirements.

HR EMEA

• Supporting the Regional Head of HR, EMEA routine HR generalist activities for ISC Middle East region.
• Working with all operational aspects of the department including systems, benefits, on-boarding and off-boarding, training, compliance, and vendor management.
• Experience of Payroll desirable.
• Serve as a change agent to proactively identify process inefficiencies and collaborate towards an improved and more productive process.
• Maintain employee files and electronic records centrally.
• Keep up to date with local law legislation.
• Ensuring systems and data are accurately maintained and updated frequently.

Commercial Duties:

• Be present at the reception to welcome / take calls from local authorities.
• Managing and dealing with utilities, water, gas, and telecommunications for the Abu Dhabi office.
• Security of people and building.
• Support the Abu Dhabi facility as required per business needs.
• Support the service team solving customs clearance issues occasionally.
• Support temporarily when service team on business trips receiving and shipping materials.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 3-5 years of working experience as Public Relations Officer for a Foreign company in Abu Dhabi.
• Fluently in Arabic and English (University Level) including speaking, writing and reading
• Having driving license
• Good knowledge and understanding of Labour Law and Employment Contract.
• Experience with Visa Applications, CICPA passes, cancellations, Labour and Immigration.
• Good organizational skills, together with good communication skills and discernment.
• UAE national, or more than 10 years residency in Abu Dhabi, with knowledge of Labour and government laws.

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