Construction HR Leader: Strategy, Compliance & People Ops

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Compensation & Benefits

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead people strategy for a well-established contracting company in the UAE. You will oversee recruitment, payroll, compliance, and employee relations across site and office staff, driving alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR, 3+ years in management, and hands-on experience in construction or infrastructure sectors, with proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Zoho People/Recruit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification (SHRM, PHR, CIPD) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Mandatory: Experience in Construction, Contracting, or Infrastructure industry.
• Mandatory: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Zoho (People & Recruit).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for site and office staff.
• Oversee performance management, employee relations, and grievance handling.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and construction regulations.
• Manage payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Utilize Business Central for HR data, payroll integration, and reporting.
• Manage recruitment and employee records via Zoho Recruit and Zoho People.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Payroll

Labor law

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

HR certification (SHRM, PHR, CIPD)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Zoho People

Zoho Recruit

Job description

Black & Grey HR is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead people strategy for a well-established contracting company in the UAE. You will oversee recruitment, payroll, compliance, and employee relations across site and office staff, driving alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR, 3+ years in management, and hands-on experience in construction or infrastructure sectors, with proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Zoho People/Recruit.