Role Overview – Al Turath Al Aseel Contracting is hiring an HR Manager for a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai. This position is ideal for experienced human resources professionals with strong HR expertise, construction and contracting industry knowledge, and the ability to manage comprehensive HR operations effectively, lead recruitment initiatives, develop talent strategies, ensure compliance, support organizational culture, and contribute to organizational success within a dynamic contracting and construction services organization.

HR Strategy Development and Implementation – You will develop comprehensive HR strategies by analyzing organizational needs, setting HR objectives, creating action plans, and driving implementation. You will align HR with contracting business strategy, establish HR direction supporting project delivery, and support organizational growth objectives. You will contribute strategic thinking to organizational development and talent management across diverse contracting operations.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Leadership – You will lead recruitment and talent acquisition by developing recruitment strategies, overseeing sourcing initiatives, managing hiring processes, and building talent pipelines. You will establish recruitment standards, manage recruitment budgets, support hiring managers with requirements, and ensure quality hiring across construction and administrative positions. You should develop robust talent acquisition supporting staffing needs for project-based operations.

Construction Workforce Management – You will manage construction workforce by recruiting skilled trades, managing site crews, supporting labor requirements across projects, and coordinating with site managers. You will recruit laborers, equipment operators, supervisors, and skilled tradespeople, manage crew scheduling, and support site staffing needs. You should understand construction labor requirements and scheduling.

Team Leadership and Management – You will lead HR team by assigning responsibilities, providing direction, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional development. You will build capable team, maintain team standards, mentor staff, and foster collaborative culture. You should inspire confidence and develop team capabilities effectively.

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV to hr@turathel.ae. Please highlight your senior HR management experience, specific examples of HR strategies you have developed and implemented, your expertise in recruitment leadership and talent management, team leadership accomplishments, experience with UAE labor law and compliance, compensation and benefits administration knowledge, performance management system development, training and development program achievements, employee relations success stories, occupational health and safety commitment, construction or contracting industry experience if applicable, relevant HR certifications.

About the Company:

Al Turath Al Aseel Contracting is a professional contracting and construction services organization operating in Dubai with a strong commitment to human resources excellence, talent development, safety, and organizational success through effective people management. The company is seeking experienced HR leaders who bring proven senior HR management expertise and organizational leadership capability, comprehensive knowledge of strategic HR functions and UAE compliance requirements, demonstrated success developing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do you manage workforce planning and recruitment for project-based contracting operations where staffing needs fluctuate significantly based on project schedules and requirements?

Project-based workforce management requires flexible planning and responsive recruitment approaches accommodating project dynamics. You would develop workforce planning processes forecasting staffing needs based on project pipelines, maintain relationships with labor providers and skilled trades supporting rapid mobilization, establish recruitment procedures enabling quick hiring when projects start, and manage crew scheduling across projects.

Q: How do you promote strong safety culture and ensure occupational health and safety compliance across diverse construction sites while managing safety risks inherent in contracting operations?

Safety culture requires leadership commitment, systematic procedures, and continuous engagement making safety non-negotiable organizational priority. You would develop comprehensive safety policies, ensure mandatory safety training, establish site safety procedures, implement regular safety audits, and investigate incidents thoroughly. Build safety into recruitment hiring safety-conscious workers, provide ongoing safety training, empower workers to stop unsafe work, recognize safe performance, and communicate safety importance consistently. 

Q: How do you develop effective training and development programs for diverse construction workforce including laborers, skilled trades, supervisors, and management roles supporting career progression?

Training in construction requires recognizing diverse skill levels and career stages developing appropriate programs supporting different needs. You would assess training needs across workforce, develop entry-level orientation programs, provide technical skill training for trades, develop supervisory and management training, and support continuous professional development. Partner with training providers offering recognized certifications, implement on-the-job training mentoring workers with experienced staff, provide safety-critical training, support professional development opportunities, and recognize training achievements.