1. Payroll & Compensation
- Prepare, verify and process monthly payroll for all staff and labour, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
- Process salaries through the Wage Protection System (WPS) and resolve any WPS rejections or discrepancies.
- Collect and validate timesheets and site attendance, including overtime, absences, leave and deductions.
- Calculate and process salary advances, allowances, final settlements, End of Service Benefits (gratuity) and leave salary.
- Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll with Accounts/Finance each month.
- Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policy and employment contracts.
2. Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
- Act as the first point of contact for grievances from both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
- Conduct regular site and labour accommodation visits to listen to worker concerns and resolve issues early.
- Investigate complaints, disputes and disciplinary cases fairly and confidentially, and recommend appropriate action.
- Handle salary, accommodation, transport, food and welfare-related complaints from labourers.
- Prepare warning letters, investigation reports and disciplinary documentation.
- Represent the company in labour complaints and coordinate with MOHRE when required.
- Promote a positive, respectful and safe working environment.
3. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate manpower planning with project and department heads.
- Manage recruitment for staff positions and labour mobilisation through agencies and direct hiring.
- Schedule interviews, issue offer letters and manage the onboarding and induction process.
4. Visa, PRO & Documentation
- Supervise the PRO in processing employment visas, labour cards, Emirates ID, medicals, renewals and cancellations.
- Track document expiry dates (passports, visas, labour cards, Emirates IDs) and ensure timely renewals.
- Ensure all immigration and MOHRE transactions are compliant and up to date.
5. HR Administration & Records
- Maintain accurate employee files and an up-to-date HR database / HRMS.
- Manage leave, attendance, air tickets, probation confirmations and contract renewals.
- Prepare HR letters, certificates and official correspondence.
- Prepare monthly HR reports: headcount, attrition, payroll cost, overtime and grievance summaries.
6. Labour Welfare & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, WPS and midday break rules.
- Monitor labour accommodation standards, welfare and living conditions.
- Coordinate with Admin on employee medical insurance and with HSE on site welfare matters.
- Keep HR policies and procedures updated in line with changes in legislation.
7. Performance & Development
- Coordinate probation and annual performance evaluations.
- Identify training needs and arrange training for staff and labour.
8. Team Supervision
- Supervise and guide the HR team (PRO, HR Admin, HR Assistant).
- Allocate tasks, set priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- HR certification (CIPD, SHRM or equivalent) is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
- Mandatory: experience in the construction / contracting industry in the UAE.
- Proven experience handling payroll and WPS for a large blue-collar workforce.
- Hands-on experience managing grievances and employee relations for both labour and staff.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE and immigration procedures.
- Solid understanding of payroll, gratuity, leave salary and final settlement calculations.
- Proficient in MS Excel and HRMS / payroll systems.
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Must be an Arabic speaker; Hindi / Urdu is a strong advantage for communicating with labour.
- High integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and handle multipl