Senior Executive - Human Resources

Sobha Group•Dubai, ME

About The Position

The HR & Recruitment Executive is responsible for end-to-end technician manpower management, including visa renewals, local & overseas recruitment, onboarding, documentation, coordination with PRO/PR teams, compliance activities, and HR operational support. The role ensures timely mobilization, smooth onboarding, and proper documentation of all technician workforce.

Requirements

MBA in HR from reputed college.
5+ years of experience in HR operations or recruitment, preferably in construction, engineering, or manpower-heavy industries.
Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
Good communication skills (English; Hindi preferred).
Knowledge of UAE labor laws and visa procedures.
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and agencies.
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in UAE visa processing, PR coordination, or overseas recruitment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Recruitment – Local & Overseas (Technicians)
Local Recruitment Plan and organize local recruitment drives.
Screen and shortlist candidates.
Coordinate technical interviews with business/technical teams.
Issue offer letters and manage candidate acceptance.
Validate documents and initiate visa requests.
Complete onboarding based on manpower requirements.
Overseas Recruitment Plan and manage complete overseas technician recruitment cycles.
Liaise with international recruitment agencies.
Prepare travel itineraries (flights, accommodation) for recruitment trips.
Obtain required approvals from management.
Travel with Technical Managers for overseas selections, when required.
Prepare evaluation and selection reports.
Coordinate with agencies for visa medicals and required documentation.
Submit visa requests and share issued visas with agencies.
Confirm travel itineraries for selected candidates.
Facilitate onboarding upon arrival.
Inform business and relevant teams upon candidate arrivals.
Coordinate airport pickup and arrival logistics.
Onboarding – Technicians Conduct company induction for new joiners.
Create employee codes/records in HR systems.
Collect and hand over employee documents for personnel files.
Arrange biometric/RFID access for new employees.
Share onboarding details and IDs with Payroll/HR Operations.
Medical Insurance & PR Coordination Apply and activate medical insurance for new employees.
Coordinate with the PR/PRO team for visa medicals, Emirates ID, and government services.
E-Migrate / International Hiring Compliance Prepare Demand Letters and Power of Attorney for overseas recruitment.
Submit Emigrate clearance requests and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Visa Renewal & Compliance Initiate and manage the visa renewal process for technicians.
Coordinate multi-level approval workflows with relevant departments.
Follow up with approvers to complete all steps within required timelines.
Arrange employee signatures and documentation for visa renewal.
Share all necessary documents with the PR/PRO team for visa processing.
Coordinate for Visa Medical and Emirates ID applications.
Update relevant stakeholders once medical tests and biometrics are scheduled.
Reports & Workforce Data Maintain monthly recruitment and agency activity reports.
Prepare and update onboarding data for both local and overseas hires.
Maintain trackers such as: Visa Renewal Tracker Medical Examination Tracker Emirates ID Tracker
Promotions & Salary Revisions Support technician-to-staff promotions.
Coordinate documentation and approvals for salary revisions.
Employee Engagement & Recognition Support employee engagement programs and HR initiatives.
Assist in employee awards and recognition activities.
Payroll Support Support monthly payroll processing for technicians.
Submit offer letters and approved documents for payroll and HR systems.