Job Description/Specification:
A construction company in Qatar is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Timekeeper to support workforce attendance and payroll administration. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in construction timekeeping who can accurately manage attendance records, overtime, and manpower reports while ensuring compliance with company policies and Qatar Labor Law.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Record and maintain daily attendance for site employees and office staff.
✅ Monitor working hours, overtime, leave, absences, and shift schedules.
✅ Coordinate with site supervisors and HR to verify attendance records.
✅ Prepare weekly and monthly attendance reports for payroll processing.
✅ Maintain organized employee records while ensuring confidentiality.
✅ Investigate and resolve attendance discrepancies promptly.
✅ Generate manpower reports using Microsoft Excel and company systems.
✅ Ensure compliance with company policies and Qatar Labor Law.
✅ Support HR and payroll teams with attendance-related documentation.
✅ Complete reports accurately and within required deadlines.
Requirements
🎓 Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field is an advantage.
💼 Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Timekeeper in the construction industry.
- Experience with workforce attendance, manpower tracking, payroll support, or site administration is preferred.
🛠️ Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of construction site operations.
- Familiarity with Qatar Labor Law and overtime regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
🌍 Language Requirements
- Good English communication skills are required.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage but not mandatory.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience as:
- Timekeeper
- Attendance Clerk
- Payroll Assistant
- Site Administrator
- HR Assistant
- HR Administrator
- Workforce Coordinator
- Project Administrator
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Data Entry Operator
- Document Controller
Candidates from construction, engineering, infrastructure, contracting, oil & gas, manufacturing, and industrial sectors are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualities
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Professional integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong numerical and reporting skills.
- Reliability and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Good communication with site supervisors and HR teams.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced construction environment.
Career Benefits
Working as a Timekeeper provides valuable experience in workforce administration, payroll support, attendance management, manpower planning, and HR operations. It also offers opportunities to progress into roles such as Payroll Officer, HR Coordinator, Site Administrator, Project Administrator, Workforce Planner, Administration Officer, or HR Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is construction experience required?
Yes. This role is best suited for candidates with previous construction industry experience, particularly in workforce attendance and manpower tracking.
2. What are the primary responsibilities of a Timekeeper?
A Timekeeper records employee attendance, tracks working hours and overtime, prepares payroll reports, coordinates with supervisors, and maintains accurate workforce records.
3. Is payroll experience necessary?
Payroll experience is beneficial but not mandatory. However, experience preparing attendance reports for payroll processing is highly valued.
4. What Excel skills are expected?
Applicants should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel for formulas, attendance sheets, reporting, filtering, sorting, and basic data analysis.
5. What should I highlight in my CV?
Include experience with attendance management, timesheets, payroll support, manpower reporting, Microsoft Excel, construction site administration, and knowledge of Qatar Labor Law.
6. Is this an office-based or site-based role?
Timekeepers often work on construction sites or project offices while coordinating closely with HR, payroll teams, and site supervisors to ensure accurate attendance records.