Timekeeper

Role overview

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an organized and experienced Timekeeper to help project teams maintain reliable workforce attendance, time tracking, and reporting. The role focuses on accurate record management, site coordination, and supporting payroll and administration processes.

Key responsibilities

• Compile and update daily and weekly reports covering manpower attendance.
• Track employee attendance, working hours, and workforce allocation details.
• Check timesheets for correctness, completeness, and alignment with project rules.
• Enter and manage attendance information from biometric systems and keep master timesheets current.
• Perform spot checks on site to confirm workforce attendance.
• Examine subcontractor attendance records and flag any mismatches or issues.
• Coordinate overtime records and confirm that the necessary approvals are in place.
• Assist with leave tracking and keep workforce records up to date.
• Help organize worker transport and provide support with general site administration tasks when needed.
• Submit attendance and payroll-supporting documents on time to keep project operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• A High School Certificate or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Applicants should have 3 to 4 years of experience in Timekeeping or a comparable Site Administration position.
• Prior exposure to construction, engineering, MEP, or Data Centre project settings is an advantage.
• Strong accuracy, documentation discipline, and reporting ability are essential.
• Good spoken and written communication skills are needed.
• The candidate must be able to operate in a busy site environment and work with different stakeholders.

Additional information

This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is a full-time onsite role. No salary, stipend, or start date was specified in the source.