Overview of the role
The Government Services Manager will manage Al-Futtaim’s visa management and work permit activities on behalf and in the name of the Group’s businesses in the UAE. Lead the Immigration and MOHRE teams within the Government Services department and deliver efficient, cost-effective processes for the Group’s employing entities, in accordance with relevant SLAs and KPIs. Provide advisory services to the Group’s businesses and management based on applicable laws, regulations, and market trends. Collate, analyse, and report on relevant HR- and business data, to enable effective data-supported decision making by HR leaders and the business. Work with the Head of Government Services and the Group HRIS team on any HR analytics-, reporting- or technology projects and activities that may improve our service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness in Government Services.
What you will do
Required Skills to be successful
What equips you for the role
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.