Time Keeper / Labour Officer

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Time Keeper / Labour Officer to manage the HR and labour‑related processes for a large construction project in the UAE. The role involves overseeing a multinational workforce, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations and supporting daily workforce operations.

Key responsibilities

• Administer HR records and labour relations for all expatriate and local workers on the project.
• Handle onboarding, resignations, transfers, and maintain up‑to‑date personnel files.
• Manage daily attendance, verify payroll data and produce monthly labour statistics and reports.
• Maintain labour cards, visas, work permits and insurance documentation.
• Assist in resolving wage disputes, employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Organise worker induction programmes, communicate policies and drive daily workforce engagement.
• Coordinate manpower requirements and allocate staff across project departments.
• Support the Office Manager with additional administrative duties as required.

Required profile

• Diploma or higher in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Administrative Management or related field.
• 3‑5 years of labour‑management experience on construction projects in the UAE.
• Hands‑on experience managing a multinational workforce of 150 + workers.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations.
• Fluent English; Arabic, Nepali, Hindi or Urdu are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and report directly to the Office Manager.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Attendance management systems