Government Relations Manager

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Business Services
Specialism
HR Function
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
Our Human Resources Government Relations team provides concierge and office
support to all of our Internal Firm Services teams as well as plans,
organizes, and implements administrative systems that help support our
employees. We are looking to employ a GR Manager with outstanding leadership,
analytical and communication skills.

A career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you
with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage
the skills and talents of all our people. You will focus on helping the local
offices in driving the Firm's people strategy, creating a unique people
experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm-wide values by working
with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm-wide
success in the marketplace.

It takes talented people to support the largest professional services
organization in the world. A GR Manager is expected to perform strategic
guidance to support the day-to-day needs of managers and employees, to be a
conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational and conflict management
skills. You will have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with
the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure
success, GR Manager should exhibit strong decision-making skills with a deep
understanding of relationship building, staffing management and training.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing
world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive
leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve
this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development
framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines,
geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need
as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the
future.

The role will manage the communication with all Government Offices,
Ministries, Chamber of Commerce, Police Departments etc. as required. You will
also obtain, maintain and renew arrangements with immigration, passport
authorities and foreign embassies to ensure the smooth movement of employees
and visitors.
As a manager, you'll work with a team of problem solvers, helping to solve
complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills
and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
* Assist with all internal and external GR related matters.
* Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures related to GR.
* Developing and implementing timely and cost effective processes to manage passport and visa activities ensuring documents are tracked and reports are available to monitor progress.
* Developing internal and external relationships using formal and informal channels to liaise with appropriate authorities / bodies or contact persons to resolve any problems or matters concerning the Company, its operations or employees.
* Acting as an ambassador for the department and company ensuring that business visas to other countries are obtained from foreign embassies / consulates as required by the business.
* Establishing and maintaining planning documentation to ensure that key milestones are achieved.
* Acting as the first point of contact for management with regards to government relations.
* Overlook GR operations.
* Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
* Manage the organization's employee database and prepare reports related to GR operations.
* Produce and submit reports on all requested GR activity.
* Keep up to date with the latest GR trends and best practices.
GR Manager Requirements:
* Deep understanding of Labor Law and employment equity regulations
* Deep knowledge of governmental procedures
* Familiar with Google programs (sheets, slides, doc…etc)
* Efficient HR administration preferably holds deputy HR manager.
* Excellent Analytics skills and reporting systems.
* Record-keeping skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
* Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office and related HR software.
* Creative thinking in the digital field and strategy formulation, able to learn new analytics software.
* Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
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Optional Skills
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Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date