Assistant Vice President - Worker Welfare

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the implementation of worker welfare practices, control programs and standards in prequalification, tendering and monitoring to companies engaged by Aldar.
• Identify and assess worker welfare needs.
• Determine applicability of worker welfare controls in processes.
• Assess trends in monthly reports to determine remedial actions.
• Conduct risk assessments of employers at tendering and onboarding; monitor activities, including worker interviews and office visits.
• Assign risk ratings based on completed assessments and reports.
• Update risk assessments based on continued monitoring and close-outs.
• Oversee non-conformance logs and manage timelines for close-outs.
• Develop improvement plans to downgrade risk ratings and escalate when risk rating should be elevated.
• Report monthly on trends identified through monitoring data.
• Maintain records of grievances received via hotline and suggest remedial actions.
• Serve as the first point of contact for grievances and escalate as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in worker welfare or related function.
• Experience in worker welfare, social compliance, HSE in the MENA region.
• Strong knowledge of worker welfare issues and UAE Labour Law.
• Understanding of site-based construction project dynamics.
• IT proficient: advanced Excel, database, and ERP (e.g., SAP Ariba/Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Project management and planning abilities.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of CIPD preferred.

Benefits

• Details not explicitly specified in posting; standard UAE corporate employment benefits are likely provided.

About the Company

Aldar Properties PJSC is a leading real estate development, management, and investment firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Renowned for shaping the urban landscape of the UAE, Aldar is dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and the highest standards in social impact and worker welfare.