HR Officer

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent and proactive HR Executive / HR Generalist to manage day\-to\-day Human Resources activities and support the company’s growing workforce.

The ideal candidate should have practical UAE HR experience, preferably within the construction, contracting, landscaping, MEP, facilities management, or related industries, and should be comfortable handling recruitment, employee relations, attendance, payroll coordination, labour documentation, visas, onboarding, and general HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and candidate follow\-up.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, personnel files, leave records, attendance, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, probation confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Handle UAE employment visa processes, renewals, cancellations, labour permits, Emirates ID, medical testing, and related documentation in coordination with PRO.
• Monitor employee visa, passport, Emirates ID, labour card, insurance, and contract expiry dates.
• Prepare employment offers, warning letters, salary certificates, experience certificates, NOCs, disciplinary letters, and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinate monthly attendance, overtime, leave, deductions, allowances, and payroll information with the Accounts Department.
• Support implementation of company HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Labour Law and company policies.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, warnings, absenteeism, and workplace concerns professionally.
• Maintain probation, confirmation, resignation, termination, and notice\-period records.
• Assist management with manpower planning and recruitment requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, supervisors, labour management, and administration regarding manpower deployment.
• Maintain records relating to accommodation, transportation, employee allocation, and workforce movements where required.
• Prepare HR reports including manpower status, recruitment status, employee turnover, visa expiry, leave status, and other management reports.
• Assist in performance appraisal, KPI monitoring, salary reviews, and employee development activities.
• Support HR policies related to employee conduct, attendance, working hours, leave, disciplinary procedures, and company assets.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–6 years of HR experience, preferably with UAE experience.
• Practical knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR procedures.
• Previous experience in a construction, contracting, MEP, landscaping, or similar manpower\-intensive company is highly preferred.
• Experience handling both staff and labour/workforce employees will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, visas, leave management, and HR administration.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and general computer skills.
• Experience with HRMS/ERP systems will be an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Hindi/Urdu and/or Arabic communication skills will be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with multiple departments.
• Professional, confidential, firm, and approachable when dealing with employees.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are specifically looking for a mid\-level, hands\-on HR professional, rather than a senior HR Manager. The candidate should be capable of independently managing routine HR operations while reporting to and supporting senior management.

Candidates with experience managing a workforce consisting of engineers, office staff