Job Description

(JD) - HR Specialist

Position:

HR Specialist

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Sharjah, UAE

Reports To:

Managing Director / Executive Director

Company Overview

Gulf Water Treatment Co. Ltd. (GWT) is a leading water and wastewater solutions provider established in 1992. Over the years, we have evolved into a full-fledged EPC, O&M, and turnkey water solutions company with a strong presence across the UAE, Oman, KSA, and emerging markets. As we gear up for rapid expansion, our people strategy is central to building a high-performance, growth-driven culture.

Job Purpose

The HR Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening GWT's people function through powerful recruitment, a disciplined performance-driven culture, and strong HR operations. This role requires someone with initiative, people skills, accountability, and the ability to execute rapidly.

Key Responsibilities1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Lead end-to-end recruitment cycle for all departments. Build talent pipelines for urgent and critical roles. Improve hiring speed with structured, process-driven selection. Maintain weekly dashboards and manpower planning reports.

2. Onboarding & Manpower Mobilization

Manage joining formalities, visa coordination, and inductions. Ensure every new hire is operationally ready from Day 1. Coordinate with PRO/Admin for smooth mobilization.

3. Performance Management

Support KPI implementation and review cycles. Track department performance with the PMO/Strategy team. Flag performance concerns early and support corrective action plans.

4. Employee Relations & Engagement

Act as the first point of contact for staff concerns and clarifications. Ensure a positive, disciplined, and transparent work environment. Address grievances professionally and maintain confidentiality. Drive employee engagement initiatives.

5. HR Policy, Compliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies. Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HRIS data. Support internal audits and policy revisions.

6. Payroll & Attendance Management

Monthly payroll preparation with high accuracy. Verify attendance, overtime, deductions, incentives, and leave updates. Coordinate closely with Finance to ensure timely salary processing. Maintain transparent payroll documentation and resolve employee payroll queries promptly. Monitor absences, late reporting, shift schedules, and manpower allocation.

7. Training & Development

Identify training needs with department heads. Coordinate internal/external training programs. Maintain training calendars, attendance, and skill enhancement records.

8. HR Operations & Reporting

Prepare weekly HR reports covering hiring, attrition, performance, and manpower status. Support HR budgeting, manpower forecasting, and policy execution. Strengthen HR processes through continuous improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in HR is a must 4-6 years HR experience (technical/EPC/engineering industry preferred). Strong capability in recruitment, payroll, and performance management. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-handling skills. Strong follow-up, process discipline, and execution mindset. Experience using HRIS systems and MS Office tools.

Personal Attributes

People-centric but firm Aggressive executor High ownership mindset Strong confidentiality Systematic and organized Good emotional intelligence Professional, reliable, and proactive

Why Join GWT

Work closely with leadership to build HR systems for a scaling multinational company. Opportunity to drive performance culture across UAE, Oman, KSA, India, and Mauritius. Fast-growth environment with strong career expansion opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month