HR Manager

Casa Tera; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Tera in Dubai seeks an experienced HR Manager specialized in blue-collar recruitment and workforce management. The role covers end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations for a large site-based workforce.

The ideal candidate will manage bulk recruitment, liaise with overseas manpower agencies, and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE standards. On-site duties and stakeholder coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience, blue-collar focus.
• Experience with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE.
• Proven recruiting of overseas workers.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in ATS/HRMS and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end blue-collar and technical recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee workforce management from onboarding to offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Coordinate with agencies for overseas recruitment and mobilization.
• Maintain recruitment databases and accurate workforce reports.

Skills

Blue-collar recruitment

High-volume staffing

Employee relations

Negotiation skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

HR Certification

Tools

ATS/HRMS

MS Excel

Job description

HR Manager – Blue Collar Recruitment & Workforce Management

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Industry: Construction / Property Management / Facilities Management

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on HR Manager with strong experience in blue-collar recruitment and workforce management to manage the company's HR operations in Dubai.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience recruiting and managing high-volume blue-collar employees, particularly workers such as cleaners, technicians, electricians, plumbers, helpers, drivers, and other site-based personnel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and mobilization to onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar and technical positions.


• Source candidates locally and internationally through recruitment agencies, job portals, and other channels.


• Build and maintain relationships with overseas manpower and recruitment agencies.


• Manage bulk recruitment campaigns and manpower requirements.


• Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate technical interviews with management.


• Maintain an organized candidate database and recruitment pipeline.


• Coordinate candidate selection, offer letters, documentation, visa processing, and mobilization.


• Monitor recruitment timelines and ensure manpower requirements are fulfilled within the required timeframe.

Workforce & Employee Management

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to separation.


• Handle employee attendance, leave, absenteeism, and disciplinary matters.


• Manage employee grievances and resolve workplace issues professionally.


• Monitor employee performance and coordinate performance improvement measures where required.


• Support site and management teams in handling workforce-related matters.


• Monitor employee retention and identify reasons for turnover.


• Coordinate employee accommodation and welfare matters where applicable.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Ensure employee records, contracts, passports, visas, Emirates IDs, insurance, and other HR documents are properly maintained.


• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and applicable MOHRE requirements.


• Manage onboarding, probation, confirmations, resignations, terminations, and final settlements.


• Coordinate with PRO/administration teams regarding visa and employment-related matters.


• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and internal regulations.


• Maintain accurate HR reports and manpower records.


• Prepare regular recruitment and workforce reports for management.

Agency & International Recruitment

• Identify and evaluate reliable overseas recruitment agencies.


• Negotiate recruitment terms and coordinate manpower requirements.


• Review agency-submitted CVs and candidate profiles.


• Monitor candidate mobilization and joining status.


• Maintain records of recruitment agencies, candidates, and recruitment costs.


• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with UAE requirements and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably within construction, contracting, facilities management, property management, hospitality, or other industries with a large blue-collar workforce.


• Proven experience in blue-collar and bulk recruitment is required.


• Strong experience recruiting workers from overseas


• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.


• Experience handling employee relations, disciplinary actions, resignations, terminations, and grievances.


• Experience dealing with recruitment agencies and manpower suppliers.


• Strong knowledge of UAE visa and onboarding procedures.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.


• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Experience with an ATS/HRMS or recruitment database is an advantage.


• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience managing 100+ blue-collar employees or handling high-volume recruitment and mobilization will be strongly preferred.

Experience in construction, contracting, facilities management, cleaning services, or property management is highly desirable.