People Relations and Admin Supervisor

Holcim UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim UAE seeks a People Relations and Admin Supervisor to oversee end-to-end blue-collar workforce administration, camp and facilities management, fleet operations, and employee relations across multiple Readymix units. The role ensures regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, safety and hygiene standards, and seamless talent acquisition to support Readymix operations and plant productivity.

Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and hands-on expertise in HRIS, budgeting, and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of hands-on HR administration, camp/facilities management, and blue-collar relations experience.
• Experience in Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction, Contracting, or Heavy Manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee blue-collar talent acquisition & onboarding across Readymix units.
• Manage camp & accommodation facilities, including hygiene and safety audits.
• Coordinate fleet, transport & logistics, including vendor management and SLAs.
• Maintain employee relations, welfare programs, and daily attendance.
• Administer HR documentation, compliance, MIS reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Labor Law

Facilities Management

Fleet Management

HRIS & MIS

Budgeting

Conflict Resolution

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Communication

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Operations/related

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

The People Relations and Admin Supervisor is responsible for overseeing end-to-end blue-collar workforce administration, camp and facilities management, fleet operations, and employee relations across multiple operational units. This role serves as a vital bridge between operational objectives and workforce well-being, ensuring full regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, high standards of safety and hygiene, and seamless talent acquisition for operational Readymix units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Blue-Collar Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Workforce Recruitment: Drive high-volume, targeted recruitment for blue-collar positions to support Readymix operational demand and project timelines.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Oversee candidate verification processes, including academic/employment background checks, reference checks, and mandatory pre-employment screenings.
• Immigration & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end visa processing, government relations, work permits, and administrative setup to ensure fast and compliant onboarding.

2. Camp & Accommodation Management

• Facility Oversight: Direct operations across all labor accommodation facilities.
• Quality & Safety Audits: Conduct regular, scheduled audits evaluating hygiene, health and safety (HSE), living facilities, and vendor service quality.
• Maintenance & Sanitation: Coordinate preventive maintenance, infrastructure repairs, pest control, waste management, and emergency response plans for all facilities.

3. Fleet, Transport & Logistics Management

• Fleet Operations: Oversee daily transport and logistics schedules ensuring efficient, safe transportation of workforce between accommodations and Readymix plant sites.
• Vendor & Cost Management: Manage vendor contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), vehicle maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, and operational invoices.

4. Employee Relations & Welfare Engagement

• Workforce Engagement: Act actively as the primary point of contact for blue-collar staff; foster open communication, address grievances, and strengthen team morale.
• Employee Welfare Services: Implement workforce welfare programs, recreational activities, and life-quality enhancements across camp facilities.
• Workforce Readiness: Monitor daily attendance, operational readiness, and baseline performance to support continuous plant productivity.

5. HR Administration, MIS & Budget Control

• Budget & Cost Efficiency: Manage operational expenses (accommodation, travel, transport, utilities, fuel, and repairs) strictly within approved annual budgets.
• HR Documentation & Compliance: Maintain full ownership of employee records, agreements, visa renewals, and statutory compliance files.
• HR MIS & Reporting: Develop periodic HR MIS, workforce analytics, headcount reports, and annual budget proposals to provide clear operational visibility to leadership.

Education, Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in HR administration, camp/facilities management, and blue-collar employee relations.
• Proven experience in the Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction, Contracting, or Heavy Manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale accommodations across multiple sites.
• MUST HAVE: Valid local Driver’s License with a clean driving record and own car (frequent travel between batching plants, and camp facilities is required).

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Labor Law & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of local labor legislation, visa processing, immigration regulations, and municipality hygiene/safety codes for accommodations.
• Facilities & Fleet Management: Sound understanding of building maintenance, fleet scheduling, fuel tracking, and contractor management.
• HR Systems & MIS: Proficiency in HRIS systems, attendance software, and Advanced Excel for data analysis and MIS reporting.
• Budgeting & Cost Management: Ability to manage operational expenses, review vendor proposals, and track spend against approved budgets.

Soft Skills

• Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Strong interpersonal skills to resolve grievances and diffuse tension in multi-cultural, high-density living environments.
• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Capability to lead, engage, and gain trust among diverse nationalities and skill levels.
• Operational Agility & Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making skills to resolve emergency camp repairs, transport breakdowns, or sudden staffing shortages.
• Crisis Management: Calm and effective handling of medical emergencies, safety incidents, or labor disruptions.
• Communication & Multilingual Ability: Clear written and verbal communication. Proficiency in English and additional relevant languages spoken by the workforce (e.g., Hindi, Urdu, Arabic) is highly preferred.