HR Government Relations Specialist I

Job Title: Government Relations Officer (GRO) Free Zone (Dubai)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Government Relations Officer (GRO) to manage all Free Zone governmentrelated processes for our Dubai entity. The role will focus on handling visas work permits company licenses and compliance while ensuring smooth coordination with Free Zone authorities. The ideal candidate must also have strong knowledge of MOHRE GPSSA Nafis Dubai Municipality (DM) Society of Engineers (SOE) GDRFA and other UAE government entities to support business needs when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all Free Zone government transactions including visa processing renewals cancellations and labor contracts.
• Manage company license renewals corporate approvals and regulatory filings with Free Zone authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Free Zone Dubai Municipality (DM) Society of Engineers (SOE) and UAE labor laws.
• Liaise with GDRFA MOHRE GPSSA Nafis and other relevant government bodies when needed.
• Support internal teams with governmentrelated processes and regulatory updates.
• Maintain accurate records of all government transactions and ensure timely renewals.

Requirements:

• Arabic & English fluency (written and spoken).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in government relations preferably within a Dubai Free Zone.
• Strong knowledge of Free Zone regulations DM SOE GDRFA MOHRE GPSSA Nafis and UAE labor laws.
• Familiarity with government portals and digital PRO services.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with government authorities professionally.
• Organized detailoriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime