Senior HR

Overview

Key Responsibilities1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower requisition to onboarding.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate hiring of candidates across technical, operational, and administrative roles.
• Coordinate with department heads to understand staffing requirements and workforce plans.
• Maintain candidate databases and recruitment records.
• Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives.

2. Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Act as a point of contact for employee queries and HR-related matters.
• Foster positive employee relations and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies.
• Support employee retention and workplace culture initiatives.

3. HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, warning letters, and other HR documentation.
• Monitor probation periods, contract renewals, and employee confirmations.
• Ensure all HR processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave records, overtime, deductions, and allowances.
• Verify payroll data and coordinate with finance for salary processing.
• Administer employee benefits and end-of-service benefits.
• Support final settlement calculations and processing.
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• Employee Visa, Insurance & Government Relations Support
• Coordinate visa processing, labour contracts, Emirates ID applications, and employee documentation.
• Monitor visa, labour card, passport, and Emirates ID expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
• Administer employee medical insurance policies, including enrollments, renewals, upgrades, additions, deletions, and claims coordination.
• Liaise with insurance providers, brokers, employees, and management regarding policy coverage and insurance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records of employee insurance coverage and benefits.
• Coordinate with PROs and government authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with immigration, labour, and insurance regulations.

6. Performance Management & Training

• Support performance appraisal processes and employee development programs.
• Coordinate training schedules, employee inductions, and orientation programs.
• Identify training needs and assist in implementing development initiatives.
• Monitor employee performance improvement plans where applicable.

7. Policies, Procedures & Reporting

• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower reports, turnover analysis, and management summaries.
• Monitor HR KPIs and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to HR operations.

8. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide guidance and support to junior HR and administrative staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, workflows, and employee experience.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives that support company growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of HR experience in the UAE, preferably within construction, landscaping, engineering, or technical services industries.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, visa processing, medical insurance administration, and HR operations.
• Familiarity with UAE health insurance requirements and employee benefits administration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification such as CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent.
• Experience managing large and multi-site workforces.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and HRMS platforms.
• UAE Driving License is an advantage

Job Type: Full-time