HR Manager - Construction Contracting

Gulf Workforce; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is looking for a seasoned HR professional with over 4 years of experience in large contracting companies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UAE Labour Law and a proven track record in workforce mobilization and HR operations. Responsibilities include overseeing onboarding, visa processing, and regulatory compliance. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are crucial for mentoring site HR teams. This role is critical for managing employee relations and enhancing compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of HR experience within Tier 1 or large construction contracting companies.
• Strong expertise in UAE Labour Law, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in workforce mobilization, project HR operations, and high-volume manpower management.

Skills

HR experience

UAE Labour Law expertise

Workforce mobilization

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of HR experience within Tier 1 or large construction contracting companies.
• Strong expertise in UAE Labour Law, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in workforce mobilization, project HR operations, and high-volume manpower management.
• Ability to oversee onboarding, visa processing, medicals, insurance, and HR documentation compliance.
• Strong background in employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes.
• Experience managing labour camps, welfare standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Capability to monitor HR metrics such as manpower utilization, turnover, absenteeism, and productivity.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor and manage Site HR and Administration teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Projects, Commercial, and Leadership teams.