HR Executive – Blue Collar Workforce

Zeez International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeez International Group is seeking a hands-on HR & PRO Manager with proven UAE experience managing a large blue-collar workforce of 300-500+ employees across multiple sites.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, attendance and shifts, visas, MOHRE procedures, and government relations, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years UAE HR/PRO experience.
• Proven experience managing 300-500+ blue-collar employees.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE procedures and UAE visa/labour rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations for 300-500 blue-collar employees across multiple locations.
• Lead bulk recruitment and onboarding of blue-collar and operational staff.
• Manage contracts, records, attendance, shifts, overtime, and leave.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and final settlements.
• Handle visa applications, renewals, cancellations and MOHRE compliance.
• Supervise PRO activities and liaison with MOHRE, ICP/GDRFA and Amer.
• Conduct regular site visits and enforce HR policies and SOPs.

Skills

Bulk recruitment

Payroll coordination

MOHRE procedures

UAE Labour Law

Visas & permits

Job description

Zeez International Group is looking for a hands‑on HR & PRO Manager with proven UAE experience managing a large blue‑collar workforce of 300-500+ employees.

Candidates with previous experience in construction, contracting, facilities management, automotive, manpower, logistics, industrial or other labour‑intensive companies will be strongly preferred.

The candidate must have strong knowledge of UAE HR operations, labour management, visas, MOHRE procedures and government‑related PRO activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete HR operations for 300-500+ blue‑collar employees across multiple locations.
• Handle recruitment, including bulk hiring of blue‑collar and operational staff.
• Manage onboarding, employment contracts, employee documentation and personnel files.
• Monitor attendance, shifts, overtime, absenteeism, leave and duty schedules.
• Coordinate manpower allocation and employee transfers between locations.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, warnings and terminations.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, overtime, deductions, leave salary and final settlements.
• Manage employee accommodation and transportation requirements where applicable.
• Conduct regular site/branch visits and coordinate with supervisors and employees.
• Implement HR policies, SOPs, attendance systems and employee performance processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE requirements.
• PRO & Government Relations Handle and supervise employment visa applications, renewals, cancellations and status changes.
• Manage work permits, labour contracts, Emirates ID and medical fitness procedures.
• Coordinate with MOHRE, ICP/GDRFA, Tasheel, Amer and other UAE government authorities.
• Monitor visa, labour card and document expiry dates to avoid fines or delays.
• Handle establishment‑related government documentation and renewals.
• Support trade licence and other company document renewals where required.
• Maintain accurate records of all government and employee documentation.
• Resolve labour/immigration‑related issues and follow up directly with relevant authorities.

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of UAE HR/PRO experience.
• Proven experience managing 300-500+ employees, particularly blue‑collar workers.
• Previous experience in construction or another large blue‑collar workforce environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of MOHRE, GDRFA/ICP, Tasheel, Amer and UAE visa/labour procedures.
• Experience with bulk recruitment and manpower planning.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Experience handling attendance, overtime, payroll coordination, employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Experience with HR software and attendance systems is an advantage.
• Must be hands‑on, organized and comfortable regularly visiting multiple branches/sites.
• Important: Candidates with only corporate/white‑collar HR experience and no practical experience managing a large blue‑collar workforce will not be suitable for this position.