Government Relations Officer

About the role

Mandarin Oriental Doha is seeking a Government Relations Officer to join its People & Culture team. The role focuses on managing all visa, immigration and regulatory requirements for staff, guests and hotel operations, ensuring compliance with Qatari laws.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor changes to Qatari labour, immigration and regulatory legislation and advise the HR team.
• Process employment, residence, business and guest visas, including medical checks, occupational health cards and Qatar ID issuance.
• Assist employees with visa renewals for themselves and their dependents.
• Ensure E‑Contracts are attested for new hires and maintain accurate sponsorship records.
• Submit required documentation to Immigration and the Labour Office for cancellations, absconding cases and sponsorship updates.
• Update recruitment plans based on visa status and coordinate with relevant departments for license renewals (trade, liquor, civil defence, event permits, etc.).

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of Qatari visa and labour regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple compliance processes.
• Proactive communication skills to keep internal stakeholders informed.
• Experience working within a hotel or hospitality environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Visa processing and immigration documentation.
• Regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Document management and filing systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a luxury hotel brand with a global reputation.
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth and excellence.
• Exposure to a wide range of governmental and regulatory processes.