HR Operations Manager

Urban Ridge Supplies; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies in Dubai seeks an experienced HR Manager to run day-to-day HR operations for a large site-based construction workforce. This hands-on role covers onboarding to exit and ensures compliance with UAE and Dubai labour laws with policy development tailored to the company.

You will manage end-to-end HR processes on office sites and labor camps, oversee payroll inputs, visas, and attendance, and advise department heads while upholding confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on HR operations experience in UAE construction
• Experience managing a large blue-collar workforce
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Dubai HR rules
• Ability to write policies and handbooks tailored to the company

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end HR operations for site-based sites and labor camps
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, visas, labor cards, medicals, Emirates IDs
• Oversee payroll inputs and salary processing per WPS; calculate end-of-service gratuity
• Draft and maintain a company-specific HR policy handbook
• Maintain HR records, attendance tracking, and MIS reporting
• Advise department heads on HR matters with integrity and confidentiality

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

UAE labor law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

HR certifications (CIPD/SHRM/HRCI)

Tools

Oracle HR ERP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to run day-to-day HR operations for a large site-based construction workforce in Dubai This is a hands-on operational role not a technical recruitment position You will own the employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit keep the company compliant with UAE and Dubai labor regulations and build HR policies that fit our company specifically

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end HR operations for head office project sites and labor camps Lead onboarding and offboarding including documentation visas labor cards medical and Emirates ID processes and clearances Oversee payroll inputs and salary processing in line with WPS requirements and calculate end-of-service gratuity and final settlements accurately Stay current with UAE Labor Law and Dubai-specific regulations and update HR practices whenever rules change Draft and maintain a company-specific HR policy handbook and roll it out across the workforce Handle employee relations grievances disciplinary matters and labor-related queries for a multicultural blue-collar workforce Conduct regular site and labor-camp visits to engage with employees understand concerns and ensure welfare and compliance standards are met Maintain accurate HR records leave and attendance tracking and MIS reporting for management Coordinate with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation MOHRE immigration and other authorities as required Advise department heads on HR matters and uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality

Requirements

strong Experience strong 10 years of HR experience with hands-on HR operations experience in the UAE construction industry Proven track record managing a large blue-collar workforce Strong working knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Dubai-specific HR rules strong Skills and Languages strong Fluent in English and Hindi Demonstrated ability to write policies and handbooks tailored to a specific company Strong communication negotiation and conflict-resolution skills strong Education and Systems strong Bachelor s degree in HR Business Administration or a related field Oracle HR ERP experience is a plus HR certifications e g CIPD SHRM HRCI are a plus but practical experience and up-to-date knowledge are valued more strong Personal Attributes strong High integrity honesty and dedication Comfortable working on site and in camp environments and willing to travel locally Hands-on proactive and organized

Experience

Experience 10+ years of HR experience, with hands-on HR operations experience in the UAE construction industry Proven track record managing a large blue-collar workforce Strong working knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Dubai-specific HR rules Skills and Languages Fluent in English and Hindi Demonstrated ability to write policies and handbooks tailored to a specific company Strong communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills Education and Systems Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field Oracle HR/ERP experience is a plus HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) are a plus, but practical experience and up-to-date knowledge are valued more Personal Attributes High integrity, honesty and dedication Comfortable working on site and in camp environments, and willing to travel locally Hands-on, proactive and organized