Onsite HR Manager - UAE Construction & Compliance

Qureos

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 520,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Qureos is seeking an experienced HR Manager to run day-to-day HR operations for a large, site-based construction workforce in Dubai. This hands-on role covers onboarding to exit, ensuring regulatory compliance and crafting company-specific HR policies across head office, sites and labor camps.

You will manage payroll inputs per WPS, calculate gratuities and settlements, and stay current with UAE Labour Law and Dubai regulations.

Qualifications

10+ years of HR operations experience in the UAE construction industry.
Proven track record managing a large blue-collar workforce.
Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Dubai HR rules.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end HR operations for head office, project sites and labor camps.
Lead onboarding and offboarding, including visas, labor cards, medical and Emirates ID processes.
Oversee payroll inputs and salary processing in line with WPS requirements, and calculate end-of-service gratuity and final settlements.
Stay current with UAE Labour Law and Dubai-specific regulations and update HR practices when 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.
Conduct regular site and labor-camp visits to engage with employees and ensure welfare and compliance.
Maintain accurate HR records, leave and attendance tracking, and MIS reporting.
Coordinate with MOHRE, immigration and other authorities as required.
Advise department heads on HR matters with integrity and confidentiality.