Public Relations Officer- For UAEN

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Within the framework of HR Services, this role provides professional HR service delivery and business support across labour and immigration-related processes. The role coordinates and manages labour and immigration formalities for full-time, temporary, and part-time employees within adidas Emerging Markets LLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate visa and immigration processes, including applications, renewals, cancellations, transfers, medical fitness tests, passport expiries, and related formalities.
• Process labour contracts, medical tests, Emirates ID applications, immigration applications, and other government transactions.
• Prepare and manage expense reports and ensure adequate funds are available for applications and government transactions.
• Coordinate with governmental bodies including GPSSA, GDRFA, and MOHRE on Emiratization-related matters.
• Maintain accurate company records on labour systems and ensure compliance with quotas and regulations.
• Coordinate with PRO service providers and monitor application progress.
• Monitor and communicate updates to labour, immigration, visa, and employment-related regulations.
• Maintain employee records, including contracts, visas, passports, and expiry dates, and communicate upcoming renewals.
• Act as the primary contact for employees regarding visa, labour, immigration, and government formalities.
• Process police permissions, No Objection Certificates, attestations, and other required documents.
• Respond to PRO, labour, visa, and immigration enquiries through ticket service, email, and phone.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the HR Services Department.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and security of company and employee information.
• Identify and implement process improvements and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of UAE local laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using government online application systems.
• Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of overall work experience dealing with local authorities and the public sector.
• Own car and driving license.

Company Culture

adidas promotes an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, respect, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.