Labour Manager

About Sherpa

Sherpa is an international workforce agency connecting global talent with leading employers across Europe. We recruit and deploy skilled foreign workers through a full-service model — from selection to arrival — with speed, precision, and care.

We are not corporate — we are professional, self-driven, and transparent.

Your Role - End to end process

Workforce Reception & Onboarding

• Receive workers upon arrival and confirm accommodation and site allocation
• Explain house rules, site rules, attendance expectations, and conduct standards
• Coordinate PPE distribution and basic operational setup
• Confirm workers understand whom to contact for daily issues
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Daily Workforce Control

• Track daily attendance and site presence
• Follow up immediately on absences or late arrivals
• Coordinate with site supervisors and foremen
• Maintain updated workforce status (present / absent / sick / transferred)

Worker Support & Problem Solving

• Act as first contact for worker concerns (site, accommodation, transport, payment-related questions)
• Identify dissatisfaction early and resolve issues before escalation
• Coordinate transfers, site changes, or replacements when required
• Balance worker wellbeing with site discipline

Discipline & Stability Management

• Enforce rules related to conduct, attendance, and accommodation
• Issue warnings and corrective actions when necessary
• Escalate serious or repeated breaches to Recruitment and Risk & Security
• Act immediately in cases of conflict, alcohol abuse, or site violations

Site & Accommodation Monitoring

• Conduct regular visits to sites and accommodation
• Check compliance with house rules and safety standards
• Identify early signs of fatigue, conflict, or risk of absconding
• Coordinate corrective actions with landlords and transport providers

Reporting & Coordination

• Report daily workforce status to Recruitment Manager
• Share risk indicators with Risk & Security
• Document incidents, absences, and interventions
• Support investigations related to disappearances or contract breaches

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring issues and propose operational improvements
• Improve onboarding, discipline, and retention practices
• Share field insights with recruitment teams
• Build trust with workers while maintaining authority

You Bring

• Experience in labor management, site supervision, workforce operations, or logistics
• Strong authority combined with fairness and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in the field and handle difficult situations calmly
• Experience working with foreign workers is a strong advantage
• Good understanding of site rules, accommodation management, and basic labor law
• Basic level of English language

We Offer

• High-responsibility operational role
• Direct impact on workforce performance and retention
• Clear authority within the operational structure
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to grow into senior operations or regional role

At Sherpa, we find our people — and help them find theirs.

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