Employee Relations Officer
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Officer to join our HR team and manage employee relations activities within a large-scale construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in handling a diverse workforce, resolving employee concerns, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage employee relations matters in compliance with company policies, UAE Labor Law, and regulatory requirements.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary cases, investigations, and workplace concerns with fairness and confidentiality.
- Conduct regular site visits and labor camp inspections to understand workforce concerns and ensure employee welfare standards.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, feedback sessions, suggestion schemes, and communication programs.
- Provide guidance and counselling to employees and managers on HR policies, workplace issues, conduct, attendance, and employee concerns.
- Manage employee retention initiatives through feedback analysis, engagement activities, and improvement recommendations.
- Support resignation, exit interviews, separation processes, clearance procedures, and related HR documentation.
- Maintain accurate employee relations records, including grievance reports, disciplinary actions, investigations, and HR correspondence.
- Prepare HR reports and insights related to employee relations cases, workforce trends, engagement, and welfare matters.
- Collaborate with project teams, line managers, and leadership to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Employee Relations / HR Operations.
- Preferably experience in the construction, contracting, or large-scale project industry.
- Strong experience managing employee relations for a large and multicultural workforce.
- Good knowledge of UAE Labor Law and HR practices.
- Excellent communication, counselling, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- UAE DRIVING LICENSE MANDATORY (Preferred)
Work Location: In person