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 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Executive to independently manage the HR function of a transport company with a workforce of 50&ndash;80 employees, the majority of whom are truck drivers, mechanics, and other blue-collar staff, alongside office and operations teams. The role covers the full employee lifecycle: recruitment with strong direct sourcing on LinkedIn and Indeed, onboarding, employee records, attendance and payroll coordination, and compliance with UAE Labour Law. A core part of the role is firm, fair, and consistent discipline management &mdash; dealing directly with drivers on traffic fines, misconduct, poor attitude. The ideal candidate is organized, confident with a multicultural blue-collar workforce, comfortable being present in the yard, and able to enforce company policy without hesitation.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Recruitment &amp; Onboarding
 
 
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 Manage the full recruitment cycle for drivers, mechanics, operators, and office staff: job postings, screening, interviews, and offers.
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 Actively source and recruit candidates through LinkedIn and Indeed, building a ready pipeline of qualified drivers and blue-collar workers.
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 Verify driving licences, certificates, experience, and references before hiring drivers.
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 Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, and orientation programs.
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 Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of new hires.
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 Driver &amp; Blue-Collar Workforce Management
 
 
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 Act as the day-to-day HR contact for drivers, mechanics, and yard staff.
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 Maintain a regular, visible presence in the yard and terminal, not only in the office.
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 Coordinate closely with the Transport Manager and dispatch team on driver attendance, availability, and conduct.
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 Support driver welfare, accommodation, and transport arrangements where applicable.
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 Discipline &amp; Conduct Management (Core Focus)
 
 
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 Enforce the company disciplinary code strictly, fairly, and consistently across the workforce.
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 Track traffic fines with the transport team and take firm action: apply deductions and penalties in line with company policy and UAE Labour Law, and issue formal warnings to repeat offenders.
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 Investigate and act decisively on misconduct, misbehavior, poor attitude, and alcohol or substance issues &mdash; up to and including termination in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
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 Apply zero tolerance to alcohol or substance use affecting driving or safety-critical duties, coordinating testing or medical referral where company policy allows.
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 Conduct disciplinary investigations and hearings, issue written warnings, and maintain complete records of every case to protect the company in any dispute.
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 Employee Records &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (physical and digital).
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 Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UAE Labour Law.
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 Monitor contract renewals, visa expirations (in coordination with the PRO or external parties), driving licence expiries, and other legal documents.
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 Attendance &amp; Leave Management
 
 
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 Track attendance and leave records using relevant systems.
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 Manage sick leave, annual leave, and other absences in line with policy.
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 Ensure accurate monthly attendance reports for payroll coordination.
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 Payroll Coordination
 
 
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 Compile monthly payroll inputs: attendance, overtime, trip allowances, fine deductions, and other adjustments.
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 Coordinate with the Finance or Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate salary processing.
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 Employee Relations &amp; Support
 
 
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 Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and queries.
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 Handle conflicts firmly but fairly, promoting a disciplined and healthy work environment.
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 Communicate effectively with a multicultural workforce across all levels.
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 Support performance review processes and probation evaluations.
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 HR Policy &amp; Process Improvement
 
 
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 Draft, implement, and update HR policies, including the disciplinary code and driver conduct rules.
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 Recommend improvements to HR processes, forms, and internal communications.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 3&ndash;5 years of broad HR generalist/executive experience in the UAE, preferably in transport, logistics, or another operations-heavy business.
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 Proven hands-on experience recruiting through LinkedIn and Indeed.
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 Experience managing drivers and blue-collar workforces is essential.
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 Solid understanding of UAE Labour Law, particularly disciplinary procedures, deductions, and terminations.
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 Firm, confident personality &mdash; able to hold difficult conversations with drivers and enforce policy consistently.
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 Familiar with attendance/timekeeping systems and payroll coordination.
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 Strong organizational and communication skills.
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 Fluent in English; Hindi/Urdu and/or Arabic is a plus for communicating with the driver workforce.
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