Senior HR Operations

Location: Mussafah, Abu Dhabi (On-site, multi-site coverage)
Employment Type: Full-time Immediate joiners preferred

About the Role

We’re seeking a hands-on Senior HR Operations professional to lead day-to-day HR execution across sites and head office, ensuring compliance, service quality, and on-time delivery of all HR processes in a manpower-intensive construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Mobilization: End-to-end onboarding (offers, contracts, medical/EID, insurance), visas/work permits (MOHRE/ICP/GDRFA), and site deployment.
• Attendance & Payroll Inputs: Own biometric governance, timesheets, OT/allowances validation, and WPS-ready inputs with zero-defect targets.
• Employee Relations & Discipline: Guide supervisors on warnings, investigations, and due process; manage grievances and exits.
• Accommodation & Transport: Coordinate housing allocation, inspections, and transport rosters for new joiners/site moves.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain trackers (visas, IDs, expiries, leaves); publish weekly HR dashboards and site compliance scores.
• Policy & Process: Implement HR SOPs, ensure consistent documentation (HRIS, personnel files), and drive continuous improvement.
• Vendor/Stakeholder Management: Liaise with PRO, clinics, insurance, accommodation providers, and site management.
• Audits & Risk: Prepare evidence packs for internal/external audits; close CAPA actions on time.

KPIs (indicative)

• Onboarding TAT; visa cycle time; biometric compliance %; payroll input accuracy; SLA adherence; audit non-conformities closed on time.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years HR operations in construction/contracting or manpower-heavy industries in the UAE.
• Solid knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE/ICP, WPS processes.
• HRIS proficiency; strong Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables); solid documentation discipline.
• Excellent written & verbal English; Arabic or other languages a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management, urgency, and problem-solving; valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field.

Working Hours

Company standard; flexibility for urgent site needs.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, growth in a fast-paced contracting setup, and supportive leadership.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Can You Join Immediately?