Chief Timekeeper

Job Title: Chief Timekeeper

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of site timekeepers.
• Develop and implement standardized timekeeping procedures and best practices across all projects.
• Conduct training sessions for timekeepers and site supervisors on proper timekeeping protocols and system usage.
• Assign and monitor the workload of the timekeeping team to ensure all projects are covered accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee the collection, verification, and processing of all daily timesheets from various construction sites.
• Ensure accurate coding of hours to specific projects, cost codes, tasks, and phases.
• Reconcile hours worked against project schedules, work orders, and crew assignments.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in time entries with project managers and foremen.
• Maintain a meticulous audit trail for all labor data.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between project sites and the Payroll department.
• Prepare and submit certified, accurate labor data reports for weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the HR Accounting and Cost Control departments to ensure labor costs are allocated correctly.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes related to labor costs.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, union agreements (if applicable), and federal/state labor laws (e.g., overtime, prevailing wage).
• Generate detailed daily, weekly, and monthly labor reports for project management, highlighting productivity, variances, and trends.
• Analyze labor data to identify areas for improved efficiency and cost savings.
• Prepare specialized reports for project audits and claims analysis.
• Act as the super-user for the company's timekeeping software (e.g., ORACLE FUSION HCM).
• Ensure data integrity and system functionality, recommending upgrades or changes as needed.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in a timekeeping role.
• Atleast 5+ years must be in the building contracting or construction industry in UAE.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• building contracting: 8 years (Required)