Senior HR Officer - Construction | UAE

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As Senior HR Officer, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end human resources operations, ensuring effective manpower management, compliance with UAE labor regulations, and seamless HR support to corporate and project teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and practices in line with company standards and UAE labor law.
• Monitor and control overall HR operations, including payroll, leave settlements, gratuities, insurance administration, and direct manpower recruitment.
• Handle and monitor manpower planning, including direct manpower forecasting and projections using histograms and manpower classifications.
• Conduct and support internal and statutory HR audits to ensure compliance and internal controls.
• Review and follow up with PRO on visa applications, renewals, cancellations, and other government-related processes.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of HR databases, personnel records, and manpower-related reports.
• Handle employee relations matters, respond to employee queries, and provide day-to-day HR support.
• Oversee additional HR and administrative activities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, arts, psychology, or any related fields
• HR certifications are an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience as an HR generalist in construction companies in the UAE
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws, HR operation cycles, etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience handling manpower for multiple sites and project-based workforces.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with PRO teams and government portals (e.g., MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP) is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.