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GEMS Education

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 We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused&nbsp;
 
 HR Manager&nbsp;
 
 to join our team at GEMS Cambridge International School. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and supporting the full spectrum of HR functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contributing to a positive, professional, and supportive school culture.
 
 
 
 Recruitment and On-boarding
 
 
 
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 Provide support to the Principal/CEO in the recruitment of all school based positions.&nbsp;
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 Liaise with corporate HR recruitment team for teaching positions, complete all administrative tasks related to the teacher recruitment process.
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 Manage the full process for the recruitment of non-teaching positions including advertising, shortlisting and screening candidates, setting up interviews and communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process.&nbsp;
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 Prepare employment contracts using DAX in compliance with GEMS policies and procedures and UAE Labour Law regulations.
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 Coordinate the preparation of the Ministry of Labour offer letter and employment contract process with the school designated Government Relations staff member.&nbsp;
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 &nbsp;Liaise with the travel department to book travel for new employees and maintain regular communication with new hires, including sending Welcome Email and Handbook and answering questions, conduct new hire inductions.&nbsp;
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 &nbsp;Process new hire forms including bank account forms, medical insurance, business card and access card requests - Design and conduct new employee orientations to explain school policies, compensation and benefit programs.&nbsp;
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 HR Operations support
 
 
 
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 Manage and support day-to-day operations of all HR related matters in school.
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 Manage the administration of HR policies, procedures and programs.&nbsp; -
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 Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on school policies, procedures and documentations.
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 &nbsp;Manager employee filing system maintaining up-to-date soft copy and electronic versions for all school employee.
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 Ensure files contain all relevant information and are maintained in an organized manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers. -
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 Produce NOCs, salary certificates and salary transfer letters using DAX, in English and Arabic as required on a timely basis.&nbsp; - Develop and maintain HRIS database, employee files and records. -
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 Update employee handbook as required.&nbsp;
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 Support ERP project team with input on HR systems, policies and requirements&nbsp;
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 Track approval process for all processes wherever other department&rsquo;s signatures are required, ore when DAX system approvals are required.&nbsp; -
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 Run reports from DAX as required by school management, or when specified by the HR Area manager/ HR Cluster Lead, or other areas of the business on a timely basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Draft routine correspondence, letters and memos as required by management.&nbsp;
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 Assist and prepare statistical summaries and reports for school and GEMS Corporate office.&nbsp;
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 Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.&nbsp;
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 Engage with other School HR Officers in a productive and solutions-focused manner, sharing best practice ideas and positive ways of working.&nbsp;
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 Complete any ad-hoc HR project work as and when required.
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 Employee Relations
 
 
 
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 Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries. -
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 Perform specific research/investigation into employee relations issues as requested and directed by Management.&nbsp;
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 Provide support to HR Area managers and HR Cluster leads as required for all employee relations matters. -
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 Advise school management and staff on UAE Labour law regulations and compliance.&nbsp;
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 Be the first point of contact for all employees on employee relations issues&nbsp;
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 Act as a counsellor to employees as and when required.&nbsp;
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 Be a positive role model for all school employees, acting as an employee engagement champion in school.
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 Separations
 
 
 
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 Manage the separations process from start to finish will all employees following resignation or termination.&nbsp;
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 Provide Principal with guidance on Labour Law regulations in regards to separations processes.&nbsp;
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 Liaise with employees identified as leavers to collate exit documentation required and to coordinate clearance procedures.&nbsp;
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 Conduct an exit interview (online and face-to-face) with all leavers, gather exit interview data on a regular basis and present this to the Principal for review
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 ADEK and MOE Teacher Licensing
 
 
 
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 overseeing and coordinating the MOE professional license process
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 Assisting GRE to obtain and follow up with ADEK Appointment letters.
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 assisting with the preparation and payment of stipends
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HR Manager

Aspen Heights British School

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Description for HR Manager
 
 
 
 Aspen Heights British School is seeking a dedicated and proactive
 
 HR Manager
 
 to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our school community and driving HR excellence.
 
 
 The HR Manager, based at Aspen Heights British School in Abu Dhabi, will report to the Regional HR Director and the Principal of the school. The role will be responsible for leading all aspects of HR operations within the school, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and staff wellbeing.The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to school leaders, ensuring HR policies and practices are implemented effectively, while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
 
 
 
 Core Purposes
 
 
 
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 To provide a professional organised HR service to all members of staff from recruitment to exit ensuring their needs are met alongside those of the relevant regulatory bodies
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 To take an active role in the day to day running of our busy school and support our vision of being the school of choice for the community.
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 To take an active role in promoting a positive culture of positive engagement and school connectedness for all employees to support the school aim of being the school and employer of choice.
 
 
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 ISP Principles
 
 
 
 
 Begin with our children and students.
 
 Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health &amp; Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
 
 
 
 Treat everyone with care and respect.
 
 We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
 
 
 
 Operate effectively.
 
 We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
 
 
 
 Are financially responsible.
 
 We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
 
 
 
 Learn continuously.
 
 Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities Include
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Key responsibility 1: Talent Acquisition and On-boarding
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the recruitment process from identifying vacancies, reviewing staffing structure, placing job ads, ensuring budgets are available, creating job descriptions, scheduling interviews, screening candidates, creating job offers and contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring a full on boarding process has been followed, including uploading documents to the HR system.
 </li>
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 Work in partnership with key stakeholders within the ISP-ME team and school leadership teams, including other school HR managers, to implement a combination of core learning and development activities targeted at various levels of the organisation and aligned to business and individual needs.
 </li>
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 Key responsibility 2 - HR Operations
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 Implement a consistent human resources strategy with direction from ISP regional office across the school with accountability for talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safeguarding, succession planning, employee relations and retention, regional regulations, ISP compliance and local labour relations.
 </li>
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 Manage human resources operations in school by supporting the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining of staff and planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff performance.
 </li>
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 Provide information and reports on data such as staff turnover, references, cost per hire, training hours per person, etc.
 </li>
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 Comply with regional federal and local legal requirements by enforcing adherence to requirements and advising on required actions including areas such as teacher licensing.
 </li>
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 Manage systems for staff attendance recording and work alongside the finance manager to produce the monthly payroll
 </li>
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 Key responsibility 3 - Organisational Development
 </li>
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 Improve organisational effectiveness through the development and deployment of solutions to improve productivity, and drive a performance culture
 </li>
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 Consult with ISP-ME team and school leadership teams on change management opportunities &ndash; provide guidance on resources, processes and tools
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 Serve as partner to provide advice on organisational design issues
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 Line managing school reception staff
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 Key Responsibility 4 - Talent Management
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 Implement succession planning and key talent review / performance management meetings and processes across the school with guidance from the ISP Middle East office. Coordinate succession planning with ISP-ME team key stakeholders and the school leadership team.
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 Implementtools and processes for assessing and developing talent.
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 Remain aware of best practices and trends within the training and development field and adopt new approaches as appropriate.
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 Key responsibility 5 - Talent Development/Education
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 Ensure performance management opportunities are in place for all staff to enhance their ability to achieve goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.
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 Manage employee training programmes, particularly for non-class based staff and budgets including identification of internal/external training opportunities, coaching and mentoring program development.
 
 
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 In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school
 
 
 
 ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
 
 
 
 ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
 
 All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years&rsquo; employment history.
 
 
 
 ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
 
 
 
 ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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HR MANAGER

saa construction and general maintenance

We are looking for an efficient HR operations professional to join and oversee all functions of our HR department. HR operations responsibilities include developing and implementing HR policies, adhering to labor laws, and supporting other staff in delivering excellent services.HR professionals should guide the HR operations team, lead important HR and compliance initiatives, and implement effective workforce planning and talent management techniques to contribute to the long-term success and stability of the organization.For this, HR experts in the team must have administrative experience and top-notch knowledge of HR management. They should study company policies and look for optimal ways of conducting HR functions, such as performance management and exit interviews.Duties of an HR Operations ProfessionalThe responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Execute updated company policies and strategies</li><li>Establish clear objectives for the human resources department and monitor their progress using smart metrics</li><li>Supervise internal HR systems and workflows and all work related to workforce planning</li><li>Lead and train managers and junior staff about important HR procedures and SOPs</li><li>Suggest new digital tools for the human resources department to address departmental needs, such as performance review tools</li><li>Resolve any employees&rsquo; queries, such as those related to issues like payroll processing and labor regulations</li><li>Overlook and lead the HR department&rsquo;s recruiting strategy and oversee all important details of the hiring procedures</li><li>Schedule management seminars and sessions with employees</li><li>Help resolve major employee grievances and counsel employees and supervisors on employee relations issues</li><li>Plan effective employee benefits programs and educate employees on all incentives and packages.</li><li>Must have complete knowledge of visa process, visa renewals, CISPA card issue.</li><li>Must be fluent in English &amp; Urdu</li></ul>Mandatory Skills and RequirementsWe are looking for a candidate with the following skills:<ul><li>Significant experience with using and handling Human Resources Information Systems along with payroll administration and HR data management tools</li><li>Dependable leadership abilities</li><li>Prior experience in creating attractive compensation and benefits packages</li><li>Team management skills</li><li>Solid knowledge of compensation and labor regulations along with regulatory laws and best HR practices</li><li>Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities</li></ul>Preferred Education and ExperienceThe candidate must hold:<ul><li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources Management</li><li>Professional experience with the HR Operations sub-field</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED4,500.00 per month

HR Operations assistant

RAMAH GENERAL CONTRACTING L.L.C

Senior HR OperationsLocation: Mussafah, Abu Dhabi (On-site, multi-site coverage) Employment Type: Full-time Immediate joiners preferredAbout the RoleWe&rsquo;re seeking a hands-on Senior HR Operations professional to lead day-to-day HR execution across sites and head office, ensuring compliance, service quality, and on-time delivery of all HR processes in a manpower-intensive construction environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Workforce Mobilization: End-to-end onboarding (offers, contracts, medical/EID, insurance), visas/work permits (MOHRE/ICP/GDRFA), and site deployment.</li><li>Attendance &amp; Payroll Inputs: Own biometric governance, timesheets, OT/allowances validation, and WPS-ready inputs with zero-defect targets.</li><li>Employee Relations &amp; Discipline: Guide supervisors on warnings, investigations, and due process; manage grievances and exits.</li><li>Accommodation &amp; Transport: Coordinate housing allocation, inspections, and transport rosters for new joiners/site moves.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Reporting: Maintain trackers (visas, IDs, expiries, leaves); publish weekly HR dashboards and site compliance scores.</li><li>Policy &amp; Process: Implement HR SOPs, ensure consistent documentation (HRIS, personnel files), and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Vendor/Stakeholder Management: Liaise with PRO, clinics, insurance, accommodation providers, and site management.</li><li>Audits &amp; Risk: Prepare evidence packs for internal/external audits; close CAPA actions on time.</li></ul>KPIs (indicative)<ul><li>Onboarding TAT; visa cycle time; biometric compliance %; payroll input accuracy; SLA adherence; audit non-conformities closed on time.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>6&ndash;8+ years HR operations in construction/contracting or manpower-heavy industries in the UAE.</li><li>Solid knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE/ICP, WPS processes.</li><li>HRIS proficiency; strong Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables); solid documentation discipline.</li><li>Excellent written &amp; verbal English; Arabic or other languages a plus.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, urgency, and problem-solving; valid UAE driving license is an advantage.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR/Business or related field.</li></ul>Working HoursCompany standard; flexibility for urgent site needs.What We OfferCompetitive salary &amp; benefits, growth in a fast-paced contracting setup, and supportive leadership.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Can You Join Immediately?</li></ul>

Senior HR Operations

Abu Dhabi projects and infrastructure centre

Strategic HR PlanningDevelop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives, working closely with senior leaders.&nbsp;Talent &amp; RecruitmentLead end-to-end talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, onboarding, and retention strategies.&nbsp;Employee Relations &amp; CultureOversee employee communications, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive culture of inclusivity and engagement.&nbsp;Performance &amp; DevelopmentBuild performance management systems, design learning &amp; development programs, and establish coaching and career pathways.&nbsp;Compensation &amp; BenefitsDesign and administer competitive reward structures, benefits, and incentive schemes.&nbsp;Compliance &amp; HR PolicyEnsure compliance with UAE-DGE laws and internal policies; conduct HR audits and maintain governance.&nbsp;HR Operations &amp; BudgetingManage the HR department’s budget, HRIS systems, key metrics/KPIs, and day-to-day operations.&nbsp;Change &amp; Organizational DevelopmentDrive HR transformation initiatives, organizational design, digital enablement, and change management.&nbsp;Leadership &amp; Influence• Lead and mentor HR teams, aligning initiatives with business strategy.• Counsel senior executives on talent, culture, succession planning, and workforce insights.&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree: HR, Business, Psychology (Master’s/MBA preferred)</li><li>Certifications: CIPD L7, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent preferred</li><li>Experience: 8–15+ years in HR, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles</li></ul>

Senior Role (Human Resources)

International Schools Partnership

<div>Description 
 
Job Description for HR Manager 
 
Aspen Heights British School is seeking a dedicated and proactive HR Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our school community and driving HR excellence. 
The HR Manager, based at Aspen Heights British School in Abu Dhabi, will report to the Regional HR Director and the Principal of the school. The role will be responsible for leading all aspects of HR operations within the school, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and staff wellbeing. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to school leaders, ensuring HR policies and practices are implemented effectively, while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. 
Core purposes:<ul><li>
To provide a professional organised HR service to all members of staff from recruitment to exit ensuring their needs are met alongside those of the relevant regulatory bodies</li><li>
To take an active role in the day to day running of our busy school and support our vision of being the school of choice for the community.</li><li>
To take an active role in promoting a positive culture of positive engagement and school connectedness for all employees to support the school aim of being the school and employer of choice.</li></ul> 
 
ISP Principles 
 
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health &amp; Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. 
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. 
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. 
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. 
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. 
 
Key responsibilities include<ul><li>
Key responsibility 1: Talent Acquisition and On-boarding</li></ul><ul><li>
Lead the recruitment process from identifying vacancies, reviewing staffing structure, placing job ads, ensuring budgets are available, creating job descriptions, scheduling interviews, screening candidates, creating job offers and contracts.</li><li>
Ensuring a full on boarding process has been followed, including uploading documents to the HR system.</li><li>
Work in partnership with key stakeholders within the ISP-ME team and school leadership teams, including other school HR managers, to implement a combination of core learning and development activities targeted at various levels of the organisation and aligned to business and individual needs.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Key responsibility 2 - HR Operations</li></ul><ul><li>
Implement a consistent human resources strategy with direction from ISP regional office across the school with accountability for talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safeguarding, succession planning, employee relations and retention, regional regulations, ISP compliance and local labour relations.</li><li>
Manage human resources operations in school by supporting the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining of staff and planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff performance.</li><li>
Provide information and reports on data such as staff turnover, references, cost per hire, training hours per person, etc.</li><li>
Comply with regional federal and local legal requirements by enforcing adherence to requirements and advising on required actions including areas such as teacher licensing.</li><li>
Manage systems for staff attendance recording and work alongside the finance manager to produce the monthly payroll</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Key responsibility 3 - Organisational Development</li></ul><ul><li>
Improve organisational effectiveness through the development and deployment of solutions to improve productivity, and drive a performance culture</li><li>
Consult with ISP-ME team and school leadership teams on change management opportunities &ndash; provide guidance on resources, processes and tools</li><li>
Serve as partner to provide advice on organisational design issues</li><li>
Line managing school reception staff</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Key Responsibility 4 - Talent Management</li></ul><ul><li>
Implement succession planning and key talent review / performance management meetings and processes across the school with guidance from the ISP Middle East office. Coordinate succession planning with ISP-ME team key stakeholders and the school leadership team.</li><li>
Implement tools and processes for assessing and developing talent.</li><li>
Remain aware of best practices and trends within the training and development field and adopt new approaches as appropriate.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Key responsibility 5 - Talent Development/Education</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensure performance management opportunities are in place for all staff to enhance their ability to achieve goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.</li><li>
Manage employee training programmes, particularly for non-class based staff and budgets including identification of internal/external training opportunities, coaching and mentoring program development.</li></ul> 
 
In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school 
 
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles 
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years&rsquo; employment history. 
 
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.</div>

Charterhouse Middle East

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 AED 28,000 - 35,000 Per Month
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Charterhouse is working with an International Law Firm who is looking to hire an Operations Manager to support the day-to-day functioning of their Abu Dhabi office. This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery across the firm.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Operations Manager will oversee the smooth running of core office services including reception, secretarial support, facilities, office administration, and general workplace coordination. Reporting functionally to the Operations Director, this role is instrumental in maintaining workflow efficiency, vendor management, and service consistency within the office.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Operations Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for local authorities, building management, and service providers to ensure compliance and operational continuity. This role will also support internal functions such as HR, IT, and Finance with implementation of operational policies and procedures, to ensure they are aligned with the local law, as well as global standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 A key part of the role includes representing the local office whilst supporting on global operations projects, data gathering, and assisting with office event planning. The Operations Manager will manage budgets related to facilities and general administration, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality delivery. In addition to managing service operations, this role involves leading a small team. The Operations Manager will supervise daily activities, coordinate coverage, support recruitment and onboarding, and facilitate team performance reviews and training.
 
 
 
 
 
 To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years&rsquo; experience in office operations, facilities coordination, or a similar supervisory role within a legal, professional services, or corporate environment. Having hands-on experience in managing external vendors, and ensuring workplace compliance with local regulations including health and safety standards is essential, as is familiarity with local institutional processes i.e, PRO System.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and highly organized. Having strong interpersonal and communication skills in English is important. The successful candidate will have the ability to engage with senior managers and stakeholders, and be able to demonstrate experience in team leadership.
 
 
 
 
 
 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration or a related field is preferred, but not essential.
 
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