Assistant Director- KSA Immigration Advisor- Riyadh (Saudi National)

KSA Immigration AdvisorAt EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunityWe are seeking an Immigration Advisor with strong connections and relationships with the local authorities. The ideal candidate would preferably be KSA National and must be fluent in Arabic. This position requires a strong focus on collaboration across teams with a solution orientated mindset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commercial understanding and partner this with EY's strategic objectives and comply with local regulations.Your key responsibilities:Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities and immigration agencies.Stay current with the latest developments in Immigration and Labour, ensuring timely updates are incorporated into the newsletter and communicated to management and relevant teams.Remain aware of changes in immigration laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide appropriate guidance to stakeholders.Oversee the immigration processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions of applications and documentation.Facilitate training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities [where required].Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, legal, and business leaders, to align immigration strategies with business objectives.Provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders on immigration-related matters.Where required communicate effectively with clients and external partners to address their immigration needs.Manage the successful delivery of immigration projects in your Cluster and in some instances the MENA region.Adherence to Quality and Risk Management processes.Conduct regular risk assessments for new projects and highlight any risks to the management prior to deployment.Manage and support any queries received from senior management, employees and guide them in accordance with the best practices.Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to EY's values.Skills And Attributes For Success Confidentiality and Integrity, as this role requires dealing with employees’ personal documentationUpholding EY’s values, brand and reputation as well as understand and follow workplace policies and proceduresExcellent communication skillsEnthusiastic and energetic; able to embrace new ways of working.Should be a Team playerProject management skills to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlinesOutgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality outputAbility to build strong client relationshipsAttention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracySelf-starter; willing to be accountable for your decisions and outputAbility to work under pressureAbility to provide document control solutions and handling all documents and transactions for immigration and Labour.Be agile and open to changeTo qualify for the role you must haveA bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Human Resource Management or related field.6 - 7 years’ experience in a similar role.Excellent knowledge of the local Labour and Immigration requirements.Arabic speakerFluency in written and spoken English,Advanced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel with strong attention to detail.Process mapping and improvement experience.What We Offer YouAt EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.