People & Culture Generalist
Job Description
ALEMCO is a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Contractor and a subsidiary of the ALEC Group. We provide the skill, expertise, experience and resources essential to meeting the demands of today's fast track projects. Since its inception in 2006, ALEMCO has provided fully engineered electromechanical and building service solutions to construction projects.
Our track record includes some of Abu Dhabi and Dubai's most prestigious developments, from hotels, resorts and retail, to cinema, leisure and exhibition spaces. The key services that ALEMCO provides to clients include turnkey electromechanical construction services and planning; facilities management including contract work, full maintenance and call-out facilities management services; and energy optimization, which helps to reduce operational costs and prolong plant life.The latter is achieved through a mixture of energy audits and advanced energy saving methods.
Additionally, Project Quantity Surveying, Budget and BOQ production are services offered. Furthering our belief in the value of bringing the best and most innovative technology, systems designs and equipment to bear on every project, ALEMCO sees its large, reliable workforce as our greatest asset.
We are fully committed to enhancing our people's skills and personal development through a programme of technical and soft skills training through our own MEP Technical Training and Development Department. ALEMCO combines outstanding professional expertise with an active build better, buy better approach designed to give its clients better value.Engaging with ALEMCO assures clients of an all-round engineering solution supported by a pool of talent with in-depth local market understanding and experience.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced People & Culture Officer
Position Overview
The People & Culture Generalist plays a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational functions of the People & Culture team at ALEMCO. This position is responsible for overseeing end-to-end HR coordination, driving data integrity across systems, and providing insights through advanced reporting.The role will actively contribute to workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, and HR compliance, with a focus on delivering high-quality support to both site and office operations. Strong analytical capabilities, proactive coordination, and advanced Excel proficiency are essential to succeed in this role.
Core Job Functions
Operational HR Coordination- Lead the coordination of HR administrative processes, ensuring timely and accurate handling of employee data, documents, and workflows.
- Oversee the upkeep of HRIS records, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, confidentiality, and alignment with internal controls.
- Act as the point of contact between the People & Culture team and other departments for routine HR operations, including manpower planning, attendance tracking, and resource deployment.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to develop dashboards and generate regular workforce reports covering absenteeism, time and attendance, mobilization, and project-based headcounts.
- Provide ad-hoc analytical support to the business, offering insights that support data-driven decision-making and workforce planning.
- Maintain organized and accessible datasets to support audits, compliance checks, and management reviews.
- Coordinate the movement of staff across projects, including transfers, mobilizations, and demobilizations, in collaboration with operations and project teams.
- Track workforce gaps, highlight shortages or surpluses, and support forward planning in line with project requirements.
- Support interview logistics and maintain candidate trackers across active roles, working closely with the recruitment team to ensure hiring timelines are met.
- Manage key HR documents including performance logs, probation assessments, transfer approvals, and staffing authorizations.
- Ensure all documentation is submitted, archived, and retrievable in accordance with internal processes and audit standards.
- Respond to internal queries regarding employee documents, acting as a liaison between employees and the wider HR team.
- Support the execution of employee engagement activities such as milestone recognitions, celebration calendars, and light-touch wellbeing initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics for events and assist with on-site initiatives that reinforce team culture and engagement across sites and the head office.
- Advanced Excel Proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and dashboard creation.
- HR Systems Proficiency experience using HRIS platforms and handling sensitive data securely.
- Strong Coordination & Follow-Up proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities across departments.
- Analytical Thinking able to extract meaningful insights from data to support planning and decision-making.
- Clear Communication both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with employees across levels.
- Discretion & Professionalism trusted to handle confidential employee information and HR matters with integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in an HR coordination or generalist role, ideally within a project-based or construction environment in the UAE.
- Sound understanding of UAE labor law and HR compliance practices.