Main Responsibilities Contracts: • Working with the Recruitment department, issuing contracts in accordance, within the agreed HR policy framework, to new recruits and taking receipt of the contracts. • Seeking approval from the Head of People on all contracts before they are issued. • Ensuring all contracts are issued in the same format and style, with minimal recourse to any contractual changes. Al changes must be approved in writing by the Head of People. Government Relations: • Upon receipt of a signed contract, immediately start the visa and iqama process as is appropriate. • Develop a robust process which ensures that all parties are kept fully up to date with the progress of visa applications and ensure it is strictly followed. • Manage the Government relations team to ensure timely receipt of all visas. • Ensure that all avenues are explored and exploited in securing visas. Accommodation: • Oversee the management of all company held housing stock, including allocation to new arrivers. Dealing with compounds management to ensure smooth arrival and departure processes for all staff utilizing them. • Providing staff with support to find personal accommodation as and when required. • Issuing the relevant reference letters required for staff to take on their own leases. • Communicating with all incoming staff and new arrives on what they need to bring with them and do upon arrival. Transportation: • Maintain a list of preferred suppliers, with preferential rates for all staff in relation to car leasing or car and driver hire.