Human Resources Manager – Construction (UAE Experience Required)

CHINA TIESIJU CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD - RAK Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Benefits per UAE labour laws

Job summary

CHINA TIESIJU CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD - RAK Branch in Dubai seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead construction HR operations, focusing on UAE labour law, recruitment, and manpower planning.

You will manage contracts, visas, payroll, and employee relations for site teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient HR services. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic/Chinese skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE construction industry.
• Proven HR management experience with construction contractors, engineering companies, or major projects in Dubai or Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations for construction projects in Dubai.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, mobilization, and demobilization of construction workers, technical staff, and administrative personnel.
• Develop manpower plans and coordinate workforce requirements with project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and other employment requirements.
• Manage employment contracts, work permits, visa processing, Emirates ID, and employee documentation with the PRO team.
• Oversee attendance, leave records, payroll coordination, WPS compliance, and end-of-service benefits.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, labour disputes, and employee relations.
• Coordinate labour accommodation, employee welfare, and workforce administration for sites.
• Implement HR policies and support performance management and development.
• Prepare HR reports, recruitment updates, manpower statistics, and workforce cost analyses.
• Coordinate with project management and leadership for efficient HR operations.

Skills

HR management

UAE Labour Law

Recruitment

Manpower planning

Employee relations

Payroll coordination / WPS

Visa procedures

English communication

MS Office / HRMS

Construction industry experience

Arabic/Chinese language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management / Business Admin

Tools

HRMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our construction project team in Dubai, UAE.

The ideal candidate must have extensive HR management experience in the UAE construction industry, with strong knowledge of UAE labour laws, recruitment, manpower planning, employee relations, and workforce administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee daily HR operations for construction projects in Dubai.
2. Handle recruitment, onboarding, mobilization, and demobilization of construction workers, technical staff, and administrative personnel.
3. Develop manpower plans and coordinate workforce requirements with project management teams.
4. Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and other applicable employment requirements.
5. Manage employment contracts, work permits, visa processing, Emirates ID, and employee documentation in coordination with the PRO team.
6. Oversee employee attendance, leave records, payroll coordination, WPS compliance, and end-of-service benefits.
7. Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, labour disputes, and employee relations.
8. Coordinate labour accommodation, employee welfare, and workforce administration for construction sites.
9. Implement company HR policies and support performance management and employee development.
10. Prepare regular HR reports, recruitment updates, manpower statistics, and workforce cost analyses.
11. Coordinate closely with project management and company leadership to ensure efficient HR operations.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with an international construction company.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Professional working environment and career development opportunities.
• Employment benefits in accordance with UAE labour regulations and company policies.

Work Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type

Full-time

Skills

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE construction industry.
• Proven HR management experience with construction contractors, engineering companies, or major construction projects in Dubai or other Emirates.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, WPS, visa procedures, work permits, and end-of-service benefits.
• Extensive experience in recruitment and management of blue-collar and white-collar construction personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction site operations, manpower planning, labour mobilization, and employee accommodation management.
• Ability to independently handle employee relations, labour complaints, disciplinary procedures, and HR administration.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems.
• Previous experience with Chinese or international construction companies is an advantage.
• Arabic or Chinese language skills are an advantage.
• Candidates currently residing in the UAE are preferred.
• UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Important

Candidates must have substantial hands-on HR experience in the UAE construction industry. Relevant construction project experience is essential.