Timekeeper

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group is seeking a Timekeeper to monitor and maintain accurate attendance records for site personnel, subcontractors, and laborers on construction projects in the UAE. The role supports payroll preparation, manpower reporting, and compliance with labor regulations and project requirements.

Key duties include validating timesheets, biometrics, gate passes, and daily reports; tracking overtime and absences; producing regular attendance summaries; and coordinating with site supervisors to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in timekeeping, payroll support, or site administration, preferably in construction/contracting.
• Knowledge of labor laws and payroll procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attendance systems, and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor daily attendance of site personnel and subcontractors.
• Verify timesheets, biometric records, gate passes, and daily manpower reports.
• Track overtime, shift schedules, absences, and leave requests.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly manpower attendance reports.
• Coordinate with site supervisors to validate attendance and labor allocation.
• Ensure accurate hours recorded for payroll processing.
• Maintain attendance databases for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor labor productivity and workforce deployment.
• Reconcile attendance with payroll and HR departments.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and project contractual requirements.
• Generate reports on absenteeism, overtime costs, and workforce statistics.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Support project audits and client inspections by providing required manpower documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Data entry

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

The Timekeeper is responsible for monitoring and maintaining accurate records of workforce attendance, working hours, overtime, site access, and labor utilization on construction projects. The role supports payroll preparation, manpower reporting, and compliance with company policies, client requirements, and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and monitor daily attendance of site personnel, subcontractors, and laborers.
• Verify timesheets, biometric records, gate passes, and daily manpower reports.
• Track overtime, shift schedules, absences, and leave requests.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly manpower attendance reports.
• Coordinate with site supervisors to validate attendance and labor allocation.
• Ensure accurate recording of hours worked for payroll processing.
• Maintain updated employee and subcontractor attendance databases.
• Monitor labor productivity and workforce deployment as required.
• Reconcile attendance records with payroll and HR departments.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and project contractual requirements.
• Generate reports on absenteeism, overtime costs, and workforce statistics.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Support project audits and client inspections by providing required manpower documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in timekeeping, payroll support, or site administration, preferably in construction or contracting companies.
• Knowledge of labor laws and payroll procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attendance systems, and ERP software.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction site environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.