Senior HR Administrator (Government Liaison)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Government Liaison specialist to join our Human Resources Group Services team in Dubai. Reporting to the Government Liaison Manager, you will ensure full compliance across all UAE government and ministry touchpoints, handling visas, permits, passes and approvals both in the field and at the desk.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end work permit, labour contract and visa processing through MOHRE/Tasheel, including new joiner registration, renewals, quota changes and profession updates.
• Coordinate medical examinations, Emirates ID registration and renewals for employees and dependants.
• Arrange free‑zone and authority access passes and visa stamping for JAFZA, DIFC and TECOM.
• Handle document attestation and legalisation via Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CID, Chamber and legal translation offices.
• Process maid/domestic worker visas, contracts through Tadbeer, and business/tourist visa applications.
• Manage Dubai Municipality health cards, staff passport control and exit formalities, including airport attendance.
• Maintain accurate employee files, submit invoices, record corporate card expenses and verify journals.
• Build strong relationships across HR, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail and associate companies.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in a government liaison / PRO role within the UAE.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Proven ability to develop contacts that benefit the business.
• Customer‑focused, self‑motivated and accountable to deadlines.

Required skills

• Visa stamping
• Government liaison processes
• Dubai Municipality health card handling
• Tadbeer visa processing
• MOHRE/Tasheel procedures
• Document attestation and legalisation
• Emirates ID registration
• Microsoft Office