Senior Executive Human Resources

Sobha Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Dubai seeks a Sr. HR & Recruitment Executive to manage technician recruitment, onboarding, and compliance activities. You will be responsible for both local and overseas recruitment, ensuring the smooth onboarding of technicians, and managing visa processes. The ideal candidate has an MBA in HR, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong coordination skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to multiple HR functions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HR operations or recruitment, preferably in construction, engineering, or manpower-heavy industries.
• Experience in UAE visa processing, PR coordination, or overseas recruitment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end technician manpower management, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Coordinate local and overseas recruitment drives for technicians.
• Conduct company induction and manage documentation for new employees.
• Manage visa renewals and compliance activities for technicians.
• Prepare and maintain recruitment and engagement reports.

Skills

Strong coordination and follow-up skills

Good communication skills (English; Hindi preferred)

Knowledge of UAE labor laws and visa procedures

Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and agencies

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems

Education

MBA in HR from reputed college

Job description

Job Description Sr. HR & Recruitment Executive (Technician Workforce)

Position Title: Sr. HR & Recruitment Executive Technicians
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager / HR Business Partner
Work Location: Dubai UAE

Role Purpose

The HR & Recruitment Executive is responsible for end-to-end technician manpower management including visa renewals local & overseas recruitment onboarding documentation coordination with PRO/PR teams compliance activities and HR operational support. The role ensures timely mobilization smooth onboarding and proper documentation of all technician workforce.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Local & Overseas (Technicians)

Local Recruitment

• Plan and organize local recruitment drives.
• Screen and shortlist candidates.
• Coordinate technical interviews with business/technical teams.
• Issue offer letters and manage candidate acceptance.
• Validate documents and initiate visa requests.
• Complete onboarding based on manpower requirements.

Overseas Recruitment

• Plan and manage complete overseas technician recruitment cycles.
• Liaise with international recruitment agencies.
• Prepare travel itineraries (flights accommodation) for recruitment trips.
• Obtain required approvals from management.
• Travel with Technical Managers for overseas selections when required.
• Prepare evaluation and selection reports.
• Coordinate with agencies for visa medicals and required documentation.
• Submit visa requests and share issued visas with agencies.
• Confirm travel itineraries for selected candidates.
• Facilitate onboarding upon arrival.
• Inform business and relevant teams upon candidate arrivals.
• Coordinate airport pickup and arrival logistics.

2. Onboarding Technicians

• Conduct company induction for new joiners.
• Create employee codes/records in HR systems.
• Collect and hand over employee documents for personnel files.
• Arrange biometric/RFID access for new employees.
• Share onboarding details and IDs with Payroll/HR Operations.

3. Medical Insurance & PR Coordination

• Apply and activate medical insurance for new employees.
• Coordinate with the PR/PRO team for visa medicals Emirates ID and government services.

4. E-Migrate / International Hiring Compliance

• Prepare Demand Letters and Power of Attorney for overseas recruitment.
• Submit Emigrate clearance requests and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

5. Visa Renewal & Compliance

• Initiate and manage the visa renewal process for technicians.
• Coordinate multi-level approval workflows with relevant departments.
• Follow up with approvers to complete all steps within required timelines.
• Arrange employee signatures and documentation for visa renewal.
• Share all necessary documents with the PR/PRO team for visa processing.
• Coordinate for Visa Medical and Emirates ID applications.
• Update relevant stakeholders once medical tests and biometrics are scheduled.

6. Reports & Workforce Data

• Maintain monthly recruitment and agency activity reports.
• Prepare and update onboarding data for both local and overseas hires.
• Maintain trackers such as:
  • Visa Renewal Tracker
  • Medical Examination Tracker
  • Emirates ID Tracker

7. Promotions & Salary Revisions

• Support technician-to-staff promotions.
• Coordinate documentation and approvals for salary revisions.

8. Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Support employee engagement programs and HR initiatives.
• Assist in employee awards and recognition activities.

9. Payroll Support

• Support monthly payroll processing for technicians.
• Submit offer letters and approved documents for payroll and HR systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA in HR from reputed college.
• 5 years of experience in HR operations or recruitment preferably in construction engineering or manpower-heavy industries.
• Experience in UAE visa processing PR coordination or overseas recruitment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Good communication skills (English; Hindi preferred).
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and visa procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and agencies.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

Required Experience

Senior IC