Timekeeper – Construction

Role Overview

The Timekeeper will maintain reliable workforce attendance and working-hours records across construction project sites in Abu Dhabi. By preparing timely reports and checking attendance and overtime details with site and HR teams, this role helps support accurate payroll processing and effective manpower coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and review daily attendance through biometric systems and other relevant records.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly timesheets, checking entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Track overtime and confirm recorded hours against the required approvals.
• Produce manpower attendance reports for site supervisors and project teams.
• Follow up with supervisors and HR to investigate attendance differences and correct records.
• Record employee absences, leave, and overtime, keeping supporting documentation organised.
• Send verified attendance and timesheet information to payroll teams within established deadlines.
• Monitor attendance and workforce deployment across project sites in line with company procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Timekeeper in construction or contracting.
• Practical knowledge of biometric attendance systems and workforce attendance reporting.
• Experience preparing timesheets, recording overtime, and providing information for payroll processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for maintaining and checking attendance data.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate effectively with site supervisors, HR, and project teams.
• Formal education requirements are not specified.