HR & Admin Manager – Construction Sector

About the role

Blue Bahar Engineering, a leading medium‑size contractor in Dubai, is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead all human‑resource activities and oversee office administration for its main office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies, procedures and appraisal systems.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment, onboarding and staff relations.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with UAE labour laws.
• Plan and deliver training and development programmes.
• Supervise the administration team and handle day‑to‑day office operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (CIPD qualification advantageous).
• At least 5 years experience as an HR Manager or similar role in the UAE, with 10 years overall experience (5 years in a contracting company).
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment legislation.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and coach a team.

Required skills

• HRIS platforms such as Oracle, SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel and database management.

What we offer

• Competitive total salary package.
• Family status benefits, medical insurance and annual flight tickets.