Puffy Hiring for Public Relations Officer Job at Dubai Full Time

Puffy is one of America’s fastest-growing e-commerce retailers. Our award-winning mattresses are developed with obsessive attention to detail and are loved by thousands of sleepers worldwide.

Since entering the bed in a box market in 2016, we have experienced consistent and considerable year-on-year growth. Driven by a mission to make optimal sleep health a priority for all, we are now entering an exciting phase of global expansion to offer our signature comfort to Canada. Puffy’s product range now extends to the entire bedroom, including pillows, bedding, and bedroom furniture.

Puffy is looking for a Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our growing team in Dubai. You will be responsible for administering the following services towards employees and their dependents, liaising with local UAE government authorities:

What you will do:

• Provide quick, efficient, and reliable services for all government-related jobs, such as employment permits, entry visas, medical examinations, Emirates ID/biometrics, and other miscellaneous jobs related to immigration, MOHRE, company trade licenses, and Ejari.
• Respond promptly and effectively to the demands of businesses and assist employees and their families with all government-related services and procedures.
• New employment visa, visit visas, work permits, relative work permits, temporary work permits for the employees of the company and dependents of the employees.
• Biometrics and Emirates ID application typing and necessary assistance to employees and their dependents.
• Timely renewal of visas, Emirates ID, work permits, and residence visas for all employees and dependents of employees without incurring fines.
• Facilitate obtaining and renewal of expatriate passports for employees and dependents.
• Facilitate and follow-up cancellation of visas and work permits for employees and dependents.
• Facilitate all medical/legal/police-related procedures related to the company or any employee.
• Monitor and timely renewal of trade license, establishment card, and Ejari of the company.
• Administer company and joint venture companies’ licenses and tax remittances with various UAE government authorities viz., Economic Department, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, and Ministry of Finance & Industries, etc.
• Accountable for maintaining accurate records for all above services.
• Take full responsibility for all government legislation changes and remain up to date with updates on information/documents and provide necessary guidance on the changes to senior management.
• All urgent priority jobs must be evaluated and accomplished at short notice within assigned deadlines.
• Other tasks may be assigned subject to changes in government regulations related to the job scope.

Ideally you will:

• Be fluent in English & Arabic (speaking, reading & writing)
• Have minimum 5 years of experience in UAE as a PRO
• Know MOHRE & Immigration rules & regulations, UAE Labor Laws
• Know UAE Government liaising & protocols.

Additional bonus skills:

• Have resolved legal issues.
• Understand Police clearance formalities.
• Have strong interpersonal & communication skills.

Puffy Perks & Benefits:

• “We challenge the status quo.” Work with young and supportive colleagues. The leadership team are highly entrepreneurial, it reflects. Ideas, challenges, think tanks, it is all in your day to day.
• Not in Dubai yet? We will cover your visa requirements and help you settle with flights and temporary accommodation (2-week hotel stay).
• Flights home once per year.
• A modern and stylish open plan office in the heart of Dubai Marina. Dozens of restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shopping within a 5 min walk! Ps. Don’t worry we have free company parking.
• We promote a healthy lifestyle! On top of world class health insurance (dental & vision included), our kitchen is stocked with organic snacks, juices, fruits, tea & coffee.
• Top tier tech stack. We are young and modern. G suite, Atlassian, Re-tool, Asana, Slack. Need something more? Ask away.
• The best equipment, whatever helps you get your work done. Choose your own laptop, monitor (we prefer curved Samsung screens;)), Super ergo office chairs, and whatever else you need.
• Closing the week with a delicious catered lunch on Friday.