Timekeeper (Construction)

Job overview

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC is hiring a Timekeeper for its construction operations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role focuses on maintaining accurate employee attendance and time records across the site and ensuring the information supports smooth payroll processing and policy compliance.

What the role involves

• Log the daily attendance of all site-based workers and staff.
• Track work hours, overtime, absences, and leave usage.
• Keep timesheets updated, whether they are maintained manually or through a system.
• Work with site supervisors to confirm attendance details.
• Compile and send weekly and monthly time reports to HR and payroll teams.
• Make sure attendance practices align with UAE labour law and internal company rules.
• Respond to employee questions about attendance and time records.
• Watch for late arrivals, early exits, and repeated absenteeism.
• Organize and file attendance documents properly for future reference.
• Assist HR with audits and reporting activities as needed.

Candidate profile

• 2 to 5 years of experience working as a Timekeeper, ideally in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge of attendance tracking systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to UAE labour law is considered an added advantage.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic ability is a plus.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Organized, efficient, and capable of managing time well.
• Able to handle data entry and reporting tasks.
• Problem-solving mindset with good teamwork and coordination skills.

Application note

Interested candidates should share their resume by email and include the job title in the subject line.