Labor Management Specialist

CITIC Middle East Contracting L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai seeks a skilled Labor Manager with 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry. The role requires establishing labor recruitment records, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with UAE Labor Law. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be fluent in English, with additional preference for Arabic and Chinese language skills. This position offers an opportunity to enhance labor productivity and maintain effective government relations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of labor management experience in construction or engineering industry.
• Fluent in English, basic Arabic communication skills preferred, fluent Chinese preferred.
• Human Resources Professional Certificate and Labor Relations Coordinator Certificate are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate labor recruitment records.
• Manage labor-related documents and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Supervise daily labor utilization and improve productivity.
• Assist in recruitment planning and participate in interviews.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law in all activities.
• Maintain good labor relations and handle disputes.

Skills

Establishing and maintaining labor recruitment records

Labor document management

Supervising labor deployment

Cost analysis and reporting

Recruitment planning

Compliance with UAE Labor Law

Labor relations management

Effective communication

Education

Diploma's Degree or above in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Project management software

Job description

Skills

• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and updating labor recruitment records to ensure all recruitment information is accurate and complete.
• Manage labor-related documents, including employment contracts, work visas, insurance documents, etc., to ensure files are archived in a standardized and compliant manner.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily utilization and deployment of labor, optimize human resource allocation, and improve labor productivity.
• Responsible for the statistics, analysis, and consolidation of labor management costs, prepare cost reports, and provide decision‑making support to management.
• Participate in labor recruitment support work, assist in formulating recruitment plans, and participate in interview and screening processes.
• Ensure all labor management activities comply with UAE Labor Law and company policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain labor management ledgers, and update labor information databases in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and handle labor disputes, and maintain good labor relations.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with government departments, labor companies, and other external organizations.
• Assist in preparing and submitting labor‑related government reports and documents.

Education: Diploma's Degree or above

• Major: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related fields

Work Experience (Years)

• 3-5 years of labor management experience in construction or engineering industry

Professional Certifications

• Human Resources Professional Certificate (Preferred)
• Labor Relations Coordinator Certificate (Preferred)
• Familiar with UAE Labor Law and related regulations

Language & Computer Skills

• English: Fluent in speaking, reading and writing (Required)
• Arabic: Basic communication skills (Preferred)
• Chinese: Fluent (Preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Familiar with project management software (Beneficial)

Other Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills
• Detail-oriented and meticulous
• Good cost control and budget management skills
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Multitasking ability and able to work under pressure
• Familiar with labor scheduling and workforce allocation