Public Relations Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- 6 days ago
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Job description
About the Role
Join SoftwareOne as a Public Relations Officer, acting as the vital connection between the company and UAE governmental agencies to ensure strict adherence to labor, immigration, and business regulations. This position supports employee mobility, corporate licensing, and regulatory compliance to maintain smooth operations and foster business growth across the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain partnerships with UAE government bodies, free zones, embassies, and regulatory authorities.
- Manage visa application processes for employees and their dependents including Emirates ID, onboarding, offboarding, and immigration compliance.
- Oversee corporate trade licenses, establishment cards, company registrations, and manage all relevant corporate documentation.
- Maintain and monitor government portals, ensure timely renewals, coordinate access, and resolve operational challenges.
- Provide support to internal teams on regulatory submissions, contract management, tenders, and government-related compliance needs.
- Track compliance activities, renewal schedules, prepare compliance reports, and identify opportunities to enhance procedures.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in UAE government relations, immigration, and regulatory compliance.
- Direct experience working with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) licensing, portals, and company administration procedures.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi government agencies, their portals, and regulatory practices.
- Sound understanding of UAE labor law, visa regulations, licensing, and corporate compliance protocols.
- Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management abilities.
- Detail-focused with excellent problem-solving skills and proficiency in document management and coordination.
Additional Information
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Reports to: People & Culture Operations Team Lead
- Work Setup: Hybrid arrangement
- Visa: Must have valid UAE work visa
- Language: Professional-level proficiency in English
Benefits
- Exposure to a global company culture driven by six core values.
- Assigned mentor for guidance and support during onboarding and beyond.
- Opportunity for recognition through the President’s Club, acknowledged by leadership and peers.
- Access to continuous education and training programs.
- Commitment to internal growth and maintaining a feedback culture to foster an excellent employer environment.
About SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne operates globally with over 12,000 employees in more than 70 countries, delivering software and cloud solutions designed to optimize software investments, evolve applications, and harness cloud, data, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company values collaborative work across borders, lifelong learning, and offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a fast-paced tech environment.