Kearney, Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Job Description

Kearney, Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) - HR

About the job

 

As the senior public relations officer for our Abu Dhabi office, you will be responsible for carrying out the official processing, collection, and submission of government applications and legal documentation in a timely and accurate manner. These include but are not limited to: UAE employment and visit visas, KSA visas, trade licenses, and special visa programs such as the Golden Visa. This role plays a key role in safeguarding the company's compliance with immigration laws and regulations, ensuring that all employees and dependents maintain legal status at all times. Additionally, the position supports broader HR and government relations strategies by maintaining up-to-date regulatory knowledge and acting as a liaison with key government entities.

Reporting directly to the HR Manager in Dubai, you will be given the freedom to be yourself along with recognition for what you bring to the table, allowing you make a real impact and be a true Kearney Original. 

Key responsibilities 

 

•          Submit and coordinate all residency visa applications in Abu Dhabi for employees.

•          Submit and coordinate all residency visa applications in DIFC and AUH for employee’s dependents.

•          Coordinate renewal of Abu Dhabi and DIFC employees’ dependent residency visas in timely manner

•          Assist Senior PRO in UAE residency visa renewals

•          Coordinate and timely execute UAE residency visa cancelations in Abu Dhabi for employees.

•          Coordinate and timely execute UAE residency visa cancelations in DIFC for employees’ dependents.

•          Bring employees and dependents to medical tests, biometrics etc. whenever required

•          Assist Senior PRO in KSA visa processing if required

•          Assist with regional visit visa application

•          Be able to submit visa application visa portals, Immigration, Labor and DIFC

•          Assist with renewal of corporate trade licenses

•          Coordinate health insurance additions in deletions in timely manner

•          Collect corporate post from local post office

•          Handle the end-to-end processing and submission of Golden Visa applications, including Company policy update, employees’ communications, eligibility checks, documentation, and coordination with relevant UAE authorities

•          Monitor and track Emiratization quotas to ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and government targets

•          Liaise with ministries and government departments for regulatory updates, legal compliance, and audit preparations

•          Build and maintain strong working relationships with immigration, labor, municipality, and other key government entities

•          Support government inspections, audits, and ensure alignment with corporate policies and local laws

•          Provide strategic guidance on complex or escalated government relations matters

•          Maintain updated records of all PRO-related documentation and compliance trackers

•          Prepare and submit regular reports to HR and management on visa status, government-related expenses, Golden Visa processing, Emiratization quota updates, and overall compliance metrics

 

Who you are 

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why, we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves. 

We want to hear from you if you: 

•       Have a background in UAE (Abu Dhabi and DIFC) Labor Law with strong knowledge of Immigration rules and regulations

•       Have 3+ years of relevant work experience in a multinational environment.

•       Have prior experience in Golden VISA, Company licenses and local Ministries requirements.

•       Have prior experience in DIFC is an advantage

•       Possess good verbal & written English skills, Arabic is a plus

•       Have strong time management, networking, and interpersonal skills

•       Are proficient in Microsoft Office applications

•       Have experience using portal systems (e.g., Immigration, DIFC portals)

•       Are Familiar with smart government applications, e-dirham, and e-Government platforms

•       Have (must) hold a valid UAE driving license

•       Have ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a challenging, fast-paced, and growth environment.

•       Have ability to communicate with all levels of staff; displays customer service-oriented behavior.

•       Have appropriate discretion handling confidential information and personal data.

•       Possess strong attention to detail.

What we can offer you 

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them to make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to: 

·       Generous retirement/pension savings contributions 

·       Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families 

·       Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities 

·       Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals 

Learn more at Kearney.com/careers. 

Apply now. Submit your cover letter, CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination 
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. 

 

 

Qualifications

Language Requirements

English