Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Administration and welfare Head -- a senior HR-Operations hybrid leader responsible for managing the company's extensive blue-collar workforce of over 40,000 technicians/blue collar workers

This is a strategic and operational leadership role focused on bringing structure, discipline, and efficiency to Blue Collar Workforce management -- covering accommodation, meals, welfare, deployment, and performance analytics.

It blends human resource governance with business operations control, ensuring welfare excellence and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Operations & Governance

Oversee and monitor Blue Collar Workforce deployment, utilization, and daily performance across multiple projects. Establish data-driven systems for manpower forecasting, allocation, and productivity tracking. Manage large-scale logistics such as accommodation, meals (150,000+ daily), and transport operations with zero-error tolerance. Develop and enforce SOPs for Blue Collar Workforce welfare administration across all company sites.

Blue Collar Workforce Welfare & Administration

Ensure high standards of living conditions, hygiene, catering quality, and health & safety across worker facilities. Maintain a structured system for accommodation planning, food distribution, and welfare budgeting. Partner with procurement to manage vendors and coordinate with facility management and catering partners.

Leadership, Relations & Discipline

Act as a bridge between HR, Operations, and Project Management to align Blue Collar Workforce deployment with project needs. Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement among the blue-collar workforce. Handle workforce grievances, morale issues, and communication through structured engagement programs.

Strategic Transformation

Lead the initiative to shift workforce management under structured HR governance, away from ad hoc site control. Introduce digital systems and analytics for accurate manpower reporting and operational forecasting. Identify gaps in manpower efficiency and implement continuous optimization strategies.

Candidate Profile

Background: Ex-Army / Defense Officer OR Senior Operations / Business Head experienced in managing large-scale manpower operations. Experience: 20+ years total experience, with at least 15 years in construction, industrial, or facilities operations. Leadership Traits: Structured, disciplined, analytical, and people-oriented. Education: Graduate in Business, HR, or Engineering preferred. Personality: Mature, calm, firm decision-maker capable of commanding respect and driving process discipline.

Success Indicators

Smooth integration of workforce operations into HR governance. Zero major discrepancies in food, accommodation, or manpower utilization. Improved Blue Collar Workforce retention, satisfaction, and productivity. Enhanced data visibility and forecasting accuracy. Tangible efficiency and cost improvements in welfare management.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED40,000.00 per month

Experience:

managing more than 20,000 blue collar workforce: 10 years (Required) welfare & administration management of blue collared workers: 10 years (Required) catering companies and food quality: 10 years (Required) Ensure high standards of living conditions: 10 years (Required) Manage large-scale logistics such as accommodation: 10 years (Required) * manage effective transportation for the workers: 10 years (Required)