Goverment Relations Associate

About the CompanyAZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa. The group spans 13 countries and oversees more than 700 stores.Job PurposeThe Government Relations Associate coordinates and manages all government-related activities, including visa processing, trade license issues, legal permits, sponsorship relations, and interactions with ministries (Labor, Immigration, Health, etc.), ensuring efficient administration processes.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with the relevant hierarchy to manage the visa process for future joiners.Process, validate, and submit quarterly and yearly NSSF (National Social Security Fund) and MOF (Ministry of Finance) declarations.Process employees’ National Social Security procedures, schedule monthly payments of family allowances, and ensure timely compliance with governmental department deadlines.Manage the initiation and renewal of all employees' governmental documentation to ensure accurate filing in compliance with local regulatory requirements.Assist new joiners in completing government-related forms.Handle requests for visas, passports, work permits, residence permits, and social security, ensuring proper registration, documentation, approval, and prompt processing through appropriate authorities.Language & Technical SkillsFluency in English and Arabic.Proficiency in MS Office.Relevant knowledge of labor law and visa processes.EducationHigh school degree.ExperienceZero to two years of experience in Administration, or a similar role.