Faisal Bin Abdul Ghafoor

 Designed and implemented market-aligned salary structures and budget plans based on the project’s Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to support cost-effective and competitive staffing.  Developed and documented the HR Manual and HR Policies for DMBL in compliance with UAE Labour Law.  Successfully recruited C-level and senior project management staff (C-1 & C-2); established foundational HR and administrative systems to support operational scalability.  Generated detailed HR reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for senior leadership, facilitating data-driven strategic planning.  Implemented the Wage Protection System (WPS) for MLCC, enabling compliant and efficient payroll processing for a newly registered entity.  Led the end-to-end recruitment and mobilization of the blue-collar workforce, ensuring alignment with dynamic project timelines and labor demands.  Initiated and managed international recruitment campaigns across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to meet skilled labor requirements

 Led end-to-end recruitment for large-scale construction projects in UAE and Saudi Arabia, ensuring timely mobilization of technical and site-based manpower.  Collaborated with project management and HR leadership to develop strategic manpower planning aligned with project timelines and workforce requirements.  Successfully recruited key roles including BIM Managers, Planning Managers, Contracts Managers, Civil Engineers, MEP Engineers, Project Managers, Site Supervisors, HSE Officers, and skilled labor categories.  Managed international sourcing through job portals, recruitment agencies, and internal candidate databases, focusing on Gulf-experienced professionals.  Coordinated with overseas recruitment agencies and manpower suppliers from India, Pakistan, Nepal to fulfill bulk hiring and urgent staffing needs.  Conducted interviews, technical assessments, and candidate evaluations in partnership with hiring managers and technical heads.  Oversaw visa processing, work permit documentation, and employee mobilization in compliance with UAE Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Saudi GOSI labor regulations, ensuring smooth onboarding at project sites.  Maintained accurate recruitment trackers, hiring reports, and dashboards to monitor time-to-fill, open positions, and hiring progress.  Ensured all recruitment activities adhered to UAE MOL and KSA labor law compliance, maintaining audit-ready documentation.  Supported employer branding initiatives and developed talent pipelines for ongoing and future project workforce demands.

 Managed complete HR operations for the Etihad Rail infrastructure project, ensuring full alignment with UAE Labour Law and client mandates across project phases.  Led strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and mobilization of 600+ white-collar professionals across Packages 2B & 2C.  Authored and implemented the organization’s HR Manual, incorporating all company policies in accordance with UAE labor legislation.  Supervised end-to-end visa processing, labor approvals, and documentation, in collaboration with PROs and government authorities.  Oversaw accurate maintenance of employee records, payroll inputs, attendance tracking, and monthly HR reporting for executive stakeholders.  Drove employee engagement through site-level welfare programs, improving morale, retention, and productivity.  Administered disciplinary procedures and demobilization processes, including final settlements and exit formalities.  Acted as the primary liaison with Etihad Rail (Client) and JACOBS (Consultant) for all HR and administrative matters specific to project Packages 2B & 2C.  Developed and monitored HR KPIs and metrics for the ER project, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.  Facilitated Emiratization initiatives, supporting national employment goals and compliance with local hiring requirements.  Successfully transitioned HR and payroll systems from manual to digital through the implementation of an ERP system, boosting efficiency and accuracy.  Delivered engaging onboarding and orientation sessions, ensuring new hires were aligned with company values, safety standards, and processes.  Managed employee relations, resolving grievances and fostering positive communication between management and staff.  Designed and executed the company’s performance management system, including KPIs, appraisals, and structured feedback mechanisms.  Directed compensation and benefits administration, performing market benchmarking to maintain competitive pay structures.  Ensured statutory compliance in all employment practices, including updates to internal policies in line with labor regulations.  Utilized HR analytics and dashboards to identify workforce trends and support strategic decisionmaking.  Executed targeted talent acquisition strategies using social media, online platforms, and job boards to attract qualified candidates.  Coordinated structured interview and selection processes, guiding candidates on employment terms and role expectations.  Assessed and addressed employee training and development needs, enhancing skillsets and promoting internal career growth

 Prepared recruitment materials, posted jobs, shortlisted CVs, arranged interviews, and finalized the right candidates  Liaised with Visa Section for Visa Application, Emirates ID, and liaised with Insurance Department for Medical Insurance of employees  Collected periodic KPIs and maintained HR metrics for executive reporting related to various strategic & organizational development initiatives  Managed leave applications, arrangements for leave replacements, and approvals, along with timesheet closure  Maintained digital and electronic records of employees and prepared and issued warning letters  Played key role in talent acquisition and career progression initiatives, contributed to growth and development of employees  Generated reports on employees' performance and sent them to head office with recommendations for bonuses and increments  Prepared timesheets and monthly payroll for staff and manpower  Liasing with PRO for issuance of NOC's from Various Authorities and Monitoring Expiries and Renewals of NOCs  Dealt with Airport Authorities and Airport Police for issuance of Airport Passes (land side and Airside) for employees.