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

  • On-site
    • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • AED 8,000 - AED 10,000 per month
  • OHTL

Job description

Job Purpose

To act as a strategic HR partner for business units within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector, aligning HR strategies with operational goals. The role supports workforce planning, employee engagement, compliance with UAE labour laws, and drives organizational performance in project-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Business Partnering

  • Partner with Project Directors, Engineering Managers, and Operations teams to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

  • Provide workforce planning support for T&D projects (Substations, Overhead Lines, Cable Laying, etc.).

  • Advise management on organizational structure, manpower budgeting, and succession planning.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and project-based roles (Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC, HSE, Site Staff).

  • Manage mobilization/demobilization for site-based manpower.

  • Coordinate with recruitment agencies (local & overseas).

3. Performance Management

  • Drive annual performance appraisal cycle.

  • Support goal setting aligned with project milestones.

  • Coach line managers on performance improvement plans (PIP).

4. Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Address employee grievances and disciplinary matters.

  • Conduct engagement initiatives across project sites.

  • Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.

5. Compensation & Benefits

  • Support payroll coordination and ensure compliance with UAE WPS regulations.

  • Benchmark compensation within T&D sector.

  • Manage leave, EOSB (End of Service Benefits), and benefits administration.

6. HR Compliance & Policies

  • Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.

  • Handle visa processing coordination with PRO team.

  • Maintain HR documentation and audit readiness.

7. Learning & Development

  • Identify training needs (Technical, HSE, Leadership).

  • Coordinate safety certifications and mandatory T&D compliance training.

  • Support career development planning.

8. HR Analytics & Reporting

  • Prepare HR dashboards (Attrition, Headcount, Cost Analysis).

  • Provide data-driven insights to management.

Job requirements

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM in HR preferred).

  2. Minimum 9 years of HR experience, preferably within T&D, EPC, Infrastructure, or Power sector.

  3. Strong understanding of project-based workforce management.

  4. Knowledge of UAE Labour Law.

  5. Experience in handling large blue-collar and white-collar workforce.

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