John Tannous Email & Phone Number

Dubai

Government: -Manage the Government Relations team to ensure that all Government related requirements related to the Banks Employee base are managed effectively and within agreed SLA’s. (Service Level Agreement) -Be well versed on required HR policies, procedures, and online government systems in order to provide advice on related and current practices and procedures at an advanced level. -Be knowledgeable of the UAE’s Labour laws and procedures within Immigration and Ministry of… Show more Government: -Manage the Government Relations team to ensure that all Government related requirements related to the Banks Employee base are managed effectively and within agreed SLA’s. (Service Level Agreement) -Be well versed on required HR policies, procedures, and online government systems in order to provide advice on related and current practices and procedures at an advanced level. -Be knowledgeable of the UAE’s Labour laws and procedures within Immigration and Ministry of Labour in order to process the required documents within agreed contracts.-Plan, prioritize and allocate work assignments to the team, and monitor their performance to ensure the quality and timely execution of tasks. -Ensure timely completion of visa processes against agreed contracts for employees and dependents whilst providing regular progress updates to the PR unit and HRM-Ensure all queries and complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and be the point of contact for any escalated cases.-Continuously review systems, procedures and practices to identify shortcomings and recommend best practice solutions to increase efficiency and performance. Admin: -Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes. -Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations. -Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation. -Manage GPS system; along with the entire fleet; and drivers. -Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians)-Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)-Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.-Manage the leasing contracts for the shops.-Negotiate prices with the leaser on the rent and the terms and conditions and arrange for EJARI/Tawtheeq registration. Show less

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:- Managing all Public affairs of the Group ( MCCO – ROYAL CATERING SERVICES – ARABIAN NIGHTS TRAVEL – CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –NOVA – ROSINA – D’ALSACE ‐ ROZANAH and Events Solutions) - To Coordinate with internal users, governmental departments and submit documents for renewal of Companies Municipality License, Trade License and Chamber of Commerce Registration. - Having excellent interpersonal and contact‐making skills, which groomed me in negotiating with… Show more Responsibilities:- Managing all Public affairs of the Group ( MCCO – ROYAL CATERING SERVICES – ARABIAN NIGHTS TRAVEL – CARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –NOVA – ROSINA – D’ALSACE ‐ ROZANAH and Events Solutions) - To Coordinate with internal users, governmental departments and submit documents for renewal of Companies Municipality License, Trade License and Chamber of Commerce Registration. - Having excellent interpersonal and contact‐making skills, which groomed me in negotiating with public departments.- Handling the security passes for the vehicles and employees for Oil & Gas field services. - Organizing the company’s approvals, permits for all types of events, Show less

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

- Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures - Submit, follow‐up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business- Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependents’ visas, labour cards, and labour contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s… Show more - Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures - Submit, follow‐up and collect all new employment and business visas to ensure that the visas are processed on a timely manner to support the business- Renew, update and maintain all employees and their dependents’ visas, labour cards, and labour contracts in a timely manner to ensure that company’s records are up‐to‐date in the labour and Immigration Departments. - Deal with general enquiries regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service. - Provide service, support and assistance to new and existing employees on their requirements such are driving license, liquor license, car registrations, accommodation and legal requirements to ensure that PR services are provided as required. - Renew, update and maintain the trade licenses and other government certificates of all company’s legal entities in the UAE to ensure that the documents are up‐to‐date. - Renew and maintain all company’s leases in the UAE before its expiry, which includes offices, company apartments. - Assist departments in resolving any issues related to company vehicle registration and renewals to ensure that PRO services are provided as and when it is required- Obtain visas from other Embassies in UAE for staff members for their business travel- Arrange processing attestation of employee qualifications as required. - Accurate preparation of documents according to the requirement of the legal authorities. - Obtain visas from other Embassies in UAE for staff members for their business travel.- Arrange processing attestation of employee Qualifications as required. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managed the company branch in JAFZA (Jabel Ali Free Zone Authority) including renewal the company license, employment and visit visas, resident permits, company employment cards, workmen compensation, third party insurance, certificate of payment, all kinds of letters from the company to JAFZA and from JAFZA to company

English Language And Literature, General

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