Human Resources Supervisor (Construction)

Job PurposeThe HR Supervisor will oversee day-to-day HR operations, bridging the gap between our corporate strategy and our construction site realities. This role is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle—recruitment of white-collar and blue-collar staff, payroll attendance inputs, labor law compliance, and resolving on-site employee relations issues. The ideal candidate ensures that our projects are adequately staffed with qualified, compliant, and motivated personnel while mitigating legal and operational risks.Key Responsibilities1. Construction Recruitment & Resource AllocationMass Blue-Collar Mobilization: Coordinate the rapid hiring and mobilization of skilled/unskilled site labor (masons, carpenters, steel fixers, operators) based on project timelines.White-Collar Sourcing: Source and screen specialized technical talent, including Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors (QS), Project Managers, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) officers.Demobilization Management: Efficiently manage the transfer or demobilization of labor forces between completed projects and newly launched sites to minimize idle labor costs.2. Site HR Operations & Employee RelationsSite Liaison: Conduct regular site visits to audit camp accommodations, check worker welfare, and ensure site HR practices align with corporate policies.Grievance Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for resolving conflicts between site management (Foremen/Project Managers) and labor teams.Disciplinary Action: Oversee investigations regarding site misconduct, safety violations, or absenteeism, ensuring all disciplinary measures comply with the company’s sanctions regulations and labor law.3. Payroll, Attendance & Contract AdministrationTimesheet Verification: Supervise the collection and accuracy of weekly/monthly site timesheets, tracking complex structures like site allowances, overtime (OT), night shifts, and holiday premiums.Contract Management: Oversee the issuance, renewal, and termination of project-based employment contracts.Leaves & Benefits: Manage site-specific leave cycles (e.g., rotation schedules for remote sites), medical insurance additions, and social insurance updates.4. Compliance, Safety & Government RelationsLabor Law Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with local labor regulations regarding working hours, heat/weather restrictions, and youth employment.HSE Collaboration: Work closely with the Safety (HSE) department to ensure all workers attend mandatory safety inductions and that medical fitness certificates are up to date.Labor Disputes: Support the HR Manager and legal counsel in handling labor office inspections, worker complaints, and documentation for legal disputes. Job Requirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are highly desirable.Experience:Minimum of 5–7 years of overall HR experience.At least 2–3 years in a supervisory role specifically within a Construction or Contracting company.Technical Skills:Deep operational knowledge of Local Labor Law and social insurance systems.Hands-on experience with HRIS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or construction-specific attendance tracking software).Strong command of MS Excel for tracking data, workforce matrices, and attendance dashboards.Field-Ready: Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills, with the ability to speak professionally to executives and accessibly to site workers.Problem Solver: Highly resilient, capable of handling stressful situations and emergency situations on active, fast-paced jobsites.