UAE HR Manager for Manufacturing & Construction

MCG Asia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Asia is expanding into the United Arab Emirates and seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function within a manufacturing/construction environment in Abu Dhabi. The role covers day-to-day HR operations, workforce planning and employee relations across office and site teams.

The successful candidate will implement policies, manage payroll coordination and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes while coordinating visas and government-relations activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in managerial role.
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Proven UAE work experience with knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE.
• Fluent in Arabic and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee manpower planning and staffing with department heads and project teams.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll, attendance, leaves, and settlements.
• Ensure UAE Labour Law compliance and MOHRE processes.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Support performance appraisals, training needs, and employee development.
• Prepare HR reports on manpower, attrition, recruitment and compliance.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

HR management

Employee relations

UAE labour law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

MCG Asia is expanding into the United Arab Emirates and seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function within a manufacturing/construction environment in Abu Dhabi. The role covers day-to-day HR operations, workforce planning and employee relations across office and site teams.

The successful candidate will implement policies, manage payroll coordination and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes while coordinating visas and government-relations activities.