Senior Government Affairs Officer

About the role

The Senior Government Affairs Officer leads the organization’s Government Affairs function within HR, ensuring full compliance with labor, immigration and other statutory regulations. The role coordinates all government‑related HR activities, from policy development to the processing of visas and work permits, supporting business continuity and employee onboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all government affairs activities related to labor, immigration and statutory compliance.
• Develop, implement and periodically review Government Affairs policies, procedures and operational guidelines.
• Maintain effective relationships with government authorities and regulatory agencies; represent the organization in official dealings.
• Oversee processing of employment visas, residence permits, work permits, exit/re‑entry permits and other statutory documentation.
• Ensure accurate, timely completion of immigration processes and resolve related issues.
• Establish and maintain filing, archiving and document‑management systems for government‑related records.
• Monitor expiry dates of visas, permits and licenses; manage renewals to avoid penalties.
• Prepare internal memoranda, official communications and maintain dashboards tracking compliance metrics.
• Provide guidance to employees on immigration procedures and keep HR leadership informed of regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with recruitment, HR operations, legal, finance and external authorities to ensure seamless compliance.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading government affairs or compliance functions within HR.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, immigration regulations and statutory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop policies, manage documentation and conduct compliance monitoring.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the organization’s compliance strategy at a senior level.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.
• Professional development in government relations and immigration management.