Senior Timekeeper (Construction Site Operations)

Key Responsibilities 1. Attendance & Data Management * **Daily Tracking:** Oversee the daily clock-in/clock-out procedures for all site personnel (labor and staff) using biometric systems, RFID tags, or manual logs as required. * **Overtime Administration:** Verify and record authorized overtime hours in coordination with Site Foremen and Engineers, ensuring all entries are backed by approved documentation. * **System Management:** Maintain and update the computerized time attendance system, ensuring all new employees are registered and terminated employees are removed promptly. * **Labor Allocation:** Assist the Project Manager and Construction Managers by providing daily reports on labor distribution across different work fronts and blocks. 2. Payroll Coordination & Compliance * **Payroll Preparation:** Compile and verify monthly attendance sheets and labor hours, ensuring data accuracy before submission to the HR/Payroll department for salary processing. * **UAE Labour Law Adherence:** Ensure all timekeeping records comply with UAE Labour Law regarding working hours, break times, and public holiday entitlements. * **Discrepancy Resolution:** Act as the primary point of contact for workers regarding attendance-related queries or salary discrepancies, resolving issues in a professional and timely manner. * **Subcontractor Records:** Monitor and audit subcontractor attendance records to verify their monthly invoices and progress claims. 3. Reporting & Administration * **Management Reporting:** Generate daily, weekly, and monthly labor reports, including man-hour statistics, absenteeism rates, and labor productivity metrics. * **Documentation:** Maintain organized files for all gate passes, leave applications, sick leave certificates, and site transfer letters. * **Site Coordination:** Coordinate with the Security team to ensure controlled access to the site and verify that only authorized personnel are captured in the attendance system. Required Qualifications & Experience * **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or a related field. * **Experience:** Minimum **8 to 12 years** of experience in timekeeping/HR administration, with at least **5 years as a Senior Timekeeper on large-scale construction projects** (1,000+ workers) in the **UAE/GCC**. * **Technical Skills:** * Expert proficiency in computerized Time Attendance Systems and ERP software. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas). * Familiarity with biometric hardware and software integration. * **Knowledge:** Deep understanding of UAE Labour Law regulations concerning working hours, WPS (Wage Protection System), and overtime. * **Language Skills:** **Fluency in English and Hindi/Urdu is essential** for communicating with both management and the multi-national labor force. * **Soft Skills:** High level of integrity, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure during month-end payroll cycles. Benefits: * Competitive salary commensurate with experience. * Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy. * Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor. Job Type: Permanent Work Location: In person