Assistant Manager-HR | Transmission & Distribution/Substation | UAE

We have job opportunity as “Assistant Manager-HR” for our esteemed client in T & D industry in UAE.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager – HR will support the HR Manager in managing end-to-end human resources functions for large-scale Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Substation projects. The role focuses on manpower planning, recruitment, HR operations, compliance with UAE labor laws, and employee relations across project and corporate locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for project and corporate roles including engineers, site staff, and support functions.

• Coordinate manpower planning in line with project requirements and mobilization schedules.

• Handle HR operations such as employee records, contracts, leave management, attendance, and payroll coordination.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, company HR policies, and client requirements.

• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes.

• Coordinate visa, work permit, and PRO-related activities in liaison with external agencies.

• Assist in performance management processes, appraisals, and employee development initiatives.

• Support training and competency development programs for technical and non-technical staff.

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and MIS for management review.

• Assist in audits, client inspections, and ISO or internal compliance requirements.

• Act as a key HR point of contact for site and project teams.

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

2. Experience: Minimum 7 years of HR experience, preferably in Transmission & Distribution / Substation / EPC projects.

3. UAE Experience: Prior UAE or GCC experience will be a strong advantage.

4. Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, visa processes, and HR best practices.

5. Experience handling HR for site-based and project-driven environments.

6. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

7. Proficient in MS Office and HR systems.