Public Relations Officer – UAE

About the role

The Public Relations Officer will support adidas Emerging Markets LLC by managing all labour and immigration processes for employees in the United Arab Emirates. This role ensures compliance with local regulations while providing a seamless experience for staff requiring visas, permits and related documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate visa and immigration processes, including applications, renewals, cancellations and transfers.
• Process labour contracts, medical tests, Emirates ID applications and other government transactions.
• Prepare and manage expense reports for government‑related fees.
• Liaise with authorities such as GPSSA, GDRFA and MOHRE on Emiratization and immigration matters.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee records on labour contracts, visas, passports and expiry dates.
• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes to the HR Services department.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees on visa, labour and immigration queries.
• Provide PRO support to internal departments and process police permissions, NOCs and attestations.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of UAE labour and immigration regulations.
• Excellent organizational and record‑keeping abilities.
• Proactive communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.

Required skills

• Experience with UAE government portals (e.g., GPSSA, GDRFA, MOHRE).
• Familiarity with visa, Emirates ID and labour contract processing.