Group HR Manager - Construction Industry Experience

Multi Group - Construction Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Multi Group - Construction Company is seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong construction background to oversee manpower planning, recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance with UAE Labour Law, and overall HR operations across projects in the UAE.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, engineering, managerial, and site-based roles, lead a HR team, coordinate with project teams, and ensure accurate HR reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of HR experience, preferably within the construction, contracting, or civil engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations.
• Experience in construction manpower planning, project recruitment, and workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, engineering, managerial, and site-based positions.
• Coordinate manpower planning and budgeting in line with project requirements and workforce forecasts.
• Oversee employee onboarding, induction, probation, performance management, and exit formalities.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, employment contracts, and company policies.
• Coordinate payroll, leave management, attendance, overtime, and employee benefits with the relevant departments.
• Manage visa processing, work permits, labour documentation, and employee records in coordination with PRO and administration teams.
• Handle workforce mobilization and demobilization for construction sites and projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and department heads to address manpower requirements and HR-related issues.
• Monitor HR budgets, employee costs, headcount reports, and HR performance metrics.
• Supervise the HR team and ensure efficient delivery of day-to-day HR operations.
• Support employee engagement, training, development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for management review.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

HRMS/HRIS systems

Job description

Job Title: HR Manager

Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering

Job Location: UAE

Experience: 8–10 years of HR experience, preferably in the construction industry

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in the construction industry to oversee all human resources functions, including manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate should have experience managing workforce requirements for construction projects, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, engineering, managerial, and site-based positions.
• Coordinate manpower planning and budgeting in line with project requirements and workforce forecasts.
• Oversee employee onboarding, induction, probation, performance management, and exit formalities.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, employment contracts, and company policies.
• Coordinate payroll, leave management, attendance, overtime, and employee benefits with the relevant departments.
• Manage visa processing, work permits, labour documentation, and employee records in coordination with PRO and administration teams.
• Handle workforce mobilization and demobilization for construction sites and projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and department heads to address manpower requirements and HR-related issues.
• Monitor HR budgets, employee costs, headcount reports, and HR performance metrics.
• Supervise the HR team and ensure efficient delivery of day-to-day HR operations.
• Support employee engagement, training, development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for management review.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of HR experience, preferably within the construction, contracting, or civil engineering industry.
• Experience in handling the large number of workforce
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations.
• Proven experience in construction manpower planning, project recruitment, and workforce management.
• Experience handling both site-based and office-based employees.
• Good understanding of payroll coordination, employee relations, visa processing, and HR administration.
• Experience managing HR policies, procedures, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in large-scale construction or contracting projects.
• Knowledge of labour camp coordination, workforce accommodation, and site manpower mobilization.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse, multicultural workforce.