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Ref: KP864-167
Job description / Role
Public Relations Officer will be responsible to regulate government requirements and approvals and at the same time to contribute/assist in the office operations whenever required.
The ideal candidate must have work experience in dealing with Govt Organisations in Dammam, must be based in KSA preferably at Dammam.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labor and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures.
- Submit, follow-up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business.
- Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependents’ visas,Iqama and labor contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s records are up-to-date in the labor and Immigration Departments.
- Deal with general inquires regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service.
- Provide service, support and assistance to new and existing employees on their requirements such are driving license, car registrations, accommodation and legal requirements to ensure that PR services are provided as required.
- Renew, update and maintain the trade licenses and other government certificates of all company’s legal entities in KSA to ensure that the documents are up-to-date.
- Renew and maintain all company’s leases in KSA before its expiry, which includes offices, company apartments.
- Assist departments in resolving any issues related to company vehicle registration and renewals to ensure that PRO services are provided as and when it is required.
- Obtain visas from other Embassies in KSA for staff members for their business travel.
- Arrange processing attestation of companies’ legal documentations & employees qualification certificates as and when required.
- Accurate preparation of documents according to the requirement of the legal authorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of company and employee documents at all times.
- To maintain database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change.
- To monitor & renew all company related licenses prior to their expiry date.
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent ,Computer literate with experience of MS Office applications
- Experienced in visa and other transactions, knowledge of KSA Labor Law.
- Saudi National preferred.
- Experienced in visa and other transactions and knowledge of KSA Labor Law.
- Well-developed skills in written and spoken English & Arabic.
- Microsoft Office and computer literacy a must
- Able to work under pressure to demanding time pressures and to meet deadlines
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- High level of professionalism and personal presentation at all times
- Able to understand and adapt to cultural sensitivities
- Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.
- Excellent time management and prioritization
- Ability to learn and support new applications and systems.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment (QHSE).
About the Company
Established in 1911 Gates Corporation is the world’s largest belt, hose and hydraulics manufacturer and service provider. Gates Engineering & Services is a specialist fluid engineering division of Gates Corporation focused on Hydraulic repair and service. The main activities of the company are directed at the Marine, Offshore, Oil and Gas, and industrial sectors. From its humble beginnings, the business has steadily grown and now comprises five divisions servicing 16 countries throughout the world.
High Quality Service and Reliability of our products have been the foundation of the company’s success. This is reflected in the high caliber of personnel who manage and operate within our business. Gates Engineering & Services places a high value on personnel and skills, and as such, we maintain regular training schedules in all departments of our business. Our employees have high energy levels, enjoy working in fast-paced team environment and communicate well with our customers.