HR And Admin Manager

Job description / Role

We’re seeking an experienced HR and Admin Manager to lead people operations and administrative services for a construction business in the UAE. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle, help ensure compliance with UAE labour requirements, and build efficient processes that serve both office teams and site-based employees. This is an opportunity to make a practical impact on workforce planning, employee experience, and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and administrative processes aligned with business needs and UAE labour regulations.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding for office and project-site roles, coordinating with hiring managers to meet workforce requirements.
• Oversee employee records, employment contracts, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and other HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support compliance with UAE labour law, visa and work-permit processes, and relevant company and client requirements; coordinate with government authorities and service providers as needed.
• Advise managers and employees on performance, employee relations, disciplinary matters, and workplace policies, escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Coordinate performance reviews, training, employee engagement, and development initiatives, including role-specific and site safety training in partnership with relevant teams.
• Manage office administration, facilities, procurement, travel, accommodation, transport, and other support services for employees and project teams, as applicable.
• Oversee HR and administrative budgets, vendor relationships, and service standards; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Prepare regular reports and workforce metrics, such as headcount, turnover, recruitment progress, attendance, and leave.
• Lead and develop the HR and administration team, setting clear priorities and maintaining responsive service across locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant professional HR qualifications are an advantage.
• Several years of progressive HR and administration experience, including management responsibility; experience in construction, engineering, or another project-based industry is preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of UAE labour regulations and practical experience with employment documentation and visa or work-permit processes.
• Experience supporting a diverse, multicultural workforce across office and site environments.
• Strong capability across recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, and HR operations.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the judgement to handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Confident communicator and people leader, able to build effective relationships with employees, managers, contractors, and external service providers.
• Proficient in HR systems and common office software, with the ability to prepare clear reports and use data to support decisions.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Salary:

AED 25,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Founded by Aaron Fletcher and Tony Piccolo, FPA is a prominent recruitment and HR consulting firm operating in the Middle East and the UK. With an impressive professional background of over 22 years, both founders have established themselves as reliable partners for top-tier talent acquisition in the industry.

Our firms skilled team provides a wide range of specialized services, including executive search, specialist recruitment, and industry salary benchmarking, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We take a comprehensive approach to ensure that we find the right talent to drive businesses forward. At FPA, we are committed to excellence and leverage our industry expertise to navigate the competitive landscapes of the Construction and Real Estate markets. This dedication to our clients makes us the preferred partner for businesses seeking success in these industries.