SENIOR HR OFFICER – WORKFORCE & OPERATIONS

Company: Mais Interior Design LLC Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: Minimum 8 Years in UAE Construction HR Operations Reporting To: HR Director

Job Description

Mais Interior Design LLC is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and results-driven Senior HR Officer – Workforce & Operations to oversee workforce coordination, worker welfare compliance, HR administration, and recruitment activities across multiple construction and interior fit-out projects in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will report directly to the HR Director and must demonstrate strong operational experience in the UAE construction industry, excellent coordination capabilities, and fluency in both Hindi and English .

Key Responsibilities

1. Workforce Planning & Deployment

• Coordinate manpower allocation, mobilization, demobilization, and transfers between multiple construction projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to identify workforce requirements and resolve manpower shortages.
• Coordinate with labour camps, accommodation teams, and logistics departments regarding employee transportation and site transfers.
• Maintain accurate manpower deployment reports, allocation schedules, and workforce records.

1. Worker Welfare & Contractor Compliance

• Manage worker welfare compliance requirements established by major main contractors and developers.
• Coordinate directly with welfare representatives from organizations such as ALEC, Miral, Züblin, and other major UAE contractors and developers .
• Prepare and maintain worker welfare documentation, compliance reports, inspection records, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate site welfare inspections, labour accommodation audits, and client compliance assessments.
• Handle worker grievances, employee complaints, welfare-related concerns, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Labour Law requirements and project-specific worker welfare standards.

1. HR Administration & Employee Relations

• Manage daily HR administration and workforce operations for blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, attendance, leave records, and HR documentation.
• Liaise with Payroll, PRO, Administration, HSE, Logistics, and Operations departments.
• Resolve workforce-related issues and support effective communication between management, employees, and project teams.
• Prepare workforce reports and operational updates for the HR Director.

1. Recruitment & Manpower Supply

• Coordinate recruitment of skilled and unskilled workers and professional staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with manpower supply companies and recruitment agencies within and outside the UAE.
• Support overseas recruitment, workforce mobilization, and manpower sourcing.
• Coordinate recruitment requirements with Project Managers and the HR Director.
• Assist in workforce forecasting and manpower cost optimization.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of UAE HR experience , preferably within construction, contracting, or interior fit-out companies.
• Proven experience in Abu Dhabi construction projects.
• Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in Worker Welfare Compliance with major main contractors and developers, such as ALEC, Miral, Züblin, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of worker welfare inspections, audits, compliance documentation, and corrective action procedures.
• Proven experience in manpower allocation, labour transfers, camp coordination, and transportation logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, HR administration, and employee relations.
• Experience recruiting both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• Established professional relationships with manpower supply companies and recruitment agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, HR systems, and workforce reporting.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple operational priorities and report directly to senior HR leadership.

Important: Candidates must meet the mandatory UAE construction experience, worker welfare compliance, and Hindi/English language requirements.

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of HR experience do you have in UAE construction or contracting companies? (Numeric answer)
• Are you fluent in both Hindi and English, including professional communication with workers and management? (Yes/No)
• Have you directly handled Worker Welfare Compliance with major main contractors or developers such as ALEC, Miral, Züblin, or equivalent? Please specify the companies and projects. (Short answer)
• Do you have hands-on experience coordinating manpower deployment, labour transfers, accommodation, and transportation across multiple construction projects in Abu Dhabi? (Yes/No)
• Do you have established relationships with manpower supply companies or recruitment agencies within and outside the UAE? (Yes/No)
• What is your expected monthly salary (AED), and what is your notice period? (Short answer)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HR Construction: 8 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person