Human Resource Manager (Construction)

About the role

A large, site-based construction workforce in Dubai needs an experienced HR Manager to run day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on operational role, not a technical recruitment position. The manager owns the employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit, keeps the company compliant with UAE and Dubai labor regulations and builds HR policies suited to the company.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations for head office, project sites and labor camps
• Lead onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, visas, labor cards, medical and Emirates ID processes and clearances
• Oversee payroll inputs and salary processing in line with WPS requirements, and calculate end-of-service gratuity and final settlements
• Stay current with UAE Labor Law and Dubai regulations and update HR practices accordingly
• Draft and maintain a company-specific HR policy handbook and roll it out to the workforce
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and labor-related queries for a multicultural blue-collar workforce
• Visit sites and labor camps regularly to engage with employees and ensure welfare and compliance standards
• Maintain HR records, leave and attendance tracking, and MIS reporting for management
• Coordinate with MOHRE, immigration and other authorities as required
• Advise department heads on HR matters

Required profile

• 10+ years of HR experience, with hands-on HR operations experience in the UAE construction industry
• Proven track record managing a large blue-collar workforce
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field
• Fluent in English and Hindi
• Willingness to work on site and in camp environments and to travel locally

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Dubai-specific HR rules
• Ability to write policies and handbooks tailored to a specific company
• Communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Oracle HR/ERP experience is a plus; HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM or HRCI are a plus