Human Resources Executive- Construction Industry

HR Executive – Construction Industry

HR Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for all company hiring needs, including:
• Engineers, technical staff, project management team, administrative staff, and support roles
• Blue-collar workforce such as laborers, technicians, drivers, operators, and site workers
• Source candidates through multiple channels including:
• Recruitment agencies
• Job portals and LinkedIn
• Overseas manpower suppliers and labor agencies
• Coordinate and manage relationships with local and international recruitment agencies for blue-collar and bulk hiring requirements.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, shortlisting, and coordinate final interviews with hiring managers.
• Handle workforce planning and support departments with manpower forecasting based on project and operational requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding process for new employees including documentation, orientation, and employee records management.
• Support visa processing, labor documentation, and employee mobilization in coordination with PRO and government relations teams.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, HR database, and ensure proper documentation compliance.
• Assist in implementing HR policies, procedures, and ensure compliance with UAE labor regulations.
• Support employee relations matters including attendance, leave management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee engagement.
• Coordinate probation reviews, performance evaluations, and employee confirmations.
• Prepare HR reports related to recruitment status, manpower allocation, employee turnover, and workforce planning.
• Work closely with management to support organizational growth and ongoing operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, within the construction, contracting, or engineering industry.
• Proven experience hiring across all levels, from white-collar professionals to large-scale blue-collar workforce recruitment.
• Strong experience working with recruitment agencies for local and overseas manpower hiring.
• Good understanding of UAE Labor Law, visa process, and employee documentation requirements.
• Experience in handling end-to-end recruitment and HR operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple hiring requirements simultaneously.
• Arabic language is an advantage.