People & Culture Assistant Aldar Academies

The HR Officer must provide an effective people-related support function to the school, and to be the key point of contact for new, current, and exiting staff in relation to all employment matters. They will be required to continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values. They need to embody the values, vision and ethos of Aldar Education and assist the Principal in implementing processes and policies which will ensure high-quality and successful outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum diploma / degree of higher education; or,
• Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in HR or Recruitment in any industry; or
• 1 year in Generalist HR within a service-related industry

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Strong organizational and prioritisations skills.
• Experience liaising with government bodies in the UAE as well as a working knowledge of HAAD and Immigration requirements and processes.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral (Arabic proficiency is desirable)
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the HRO in all HR related concerns and tasks
• Assist in managing the onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre- employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE
• Support in coordinating and managing employee exit processes, liaising with the Operations teams
• Primary responsibility to maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of the files stored in EDMS and the HR Master Database

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Conduct pre-employment safety recruitment checks for all staff, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on each case
• Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment
• Manage the onboarding of school based staff, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards
• Coordinate ADEK pass applications and processing for new staff, ensuring clarity of timelines and providing guidance and support where required
• Coordinate the visa and work permit applications and processing for new staff, ensuring they are aware of their requirements, in line with group-wide guidance and in collaboration with the HQ HR & Public Relations teams

Performance Enablement:

• Coordinate the school s probationary processes in accordance with group-wide policies and processes
• Coordinate performance review and appraisal cycles in accordance with group- wide policies and processes to support the SLT in achieving a high performance culture