HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with overall business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR programs tailored to the construction industry, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, safety incident rates, time to fill, etc.) to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for critical positions, from field superintendents and project managers to senior leadership roles.
• Develop innovative strategies to source, attract, and retain top talent in a competitive market, including craft professionals.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for key roles.
• Oversee and refine the onboarding process to ensure new hires are integrated effectively and understand our safety-first culture.
• Serve as the primary expert on complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations.
• Provide expert counsel and coaching to managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Manage relationships with labor unions (if applicable), including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and negotiations support.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, NLRA, etc.).
• Identify training needs specific to construction (e.g., leadership development for superintendents, safety compliance, software training).
• Develop and facilitate training programs for managers and employees.
• Create and manage career development pathways to promote internal growth and retention.
• Oversee the company’s compensation structure, ensuring competitiveness in the market to attract and retain talent.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and industry-specific perks (e.g., per diem, vehicle policies).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction industry with direct exposure to field operations.
• Experience with ORACLE HCM is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

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

Experience:

• construction industry: 10 years (Required)