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International SOS

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 Via Medica, part of the International SOS Group, is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function in Abu Dhabi. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR professional with healthcare industry experience to drive people initiatives, support business growth, and enhance employee engagement across our UAE operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on HR leadership across workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, organisational development, compliance, and HR operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Strategic HR Leadership
 
 
 Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
 
 
 Lead workforce planning, organisational design, and talent management initiatives.
 
 
 Provide expert guidance on people, culture, and organisational effectiveness matters.
 
 
 Ensure HR policies and practices align with UAE Labour Law and best practice.
 
 
 
 Talent &amp; Employee Experience
 
 
 
 Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for healthcare and corporate professionals.
 
 
 Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
 
 
 Foster a positive employee relations environment and manage complex employee matters.
 
 
 Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and a high-performance culture.
 
 
 
 HR Operations &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 Oversee HR operations, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR systems.
 
 
 Monitor HR metrics and workforce analytics to support business decision-making.
 
 
 Lead HR compliance reviews and ensure adherence to company standards and UAE regulations.
 
 
 Support medical workforce registration, licensing, mobilisation, and regulatory processes.
 
 
 
 What We're Looking For
 
 
 
 
 Essential Requirements
 
 
 
 Minimum 5 years' experience in HR Management and/or HR Business Partnering.
 
 
 MUST HAVE Experience within the healthcare, medical, or healthcare services sector.
 
 
 Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employee relations practices.
 
 
 Experience across recruitment, performance management, payroll, benefits, HR systems, and compliance.
 
 
 Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience.
 
 
 Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural, and matrix environment.
 
 
 Strong English and Arabic language skills (written and spoken).
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
 
 
 CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent HR qualification is advantageous.
 
 
 Why Join Via Medica?
 
 
 Opportunity to work for a leading international healthcare organisation.
 
 
 Strategic leadership role with significant impact on organisational success.
 
 
 Exposure to a diverse and multicultural workforce.
 
 
 Collaborative environment focused on excellence, innovation, care, and professional development.
 
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Human Resources Manager

Locri Recruitment

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 HR Manager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 AED 22,000&ndash;25,000 per month
 
 
 
 
 
 We're recruiting on behalf of an
 
 established international consultancy specializing in landscape architecture, urban infrastructure and sustainable design
 
 , seeking an experienced
 
 HR Manager
 
 to lead the HR function and support the organization's people strategy, talent development and employee engagement.
 
 
 
 
 
 The company works on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the built environment, combining design, engineering and sustainability expertise to create innovative and resilient spaces.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a broad, hands-on HR leadership role covering
 
 talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR policies and compliance
 
 . The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business performance, employee engagement and long-term growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 As HR Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day HR function while partnering with senior management on strategic people initiatives, talent planning and organisational development.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead and oversee the daily workflow of the HR department.
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 Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with wider business objectives.
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 Develop, update and implement HR policies, procedures and systems.
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 Lead talent acquisition, recruitment and onboarding processes.
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 Work with department heads to identify current and future talent needs, skills requirements and succession planning.
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 Develop employee retention, engagement and development strategies.
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 Design and implement learning and development programs.
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 Manage performance management processes and support managers in addressing performance issues.
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 Advise on employee relations, disciplinary matters and grievances.
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 Analyze trends in compensation and benefits and recommend competitive programs.
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 Develop and implement effective onboarding plans.
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resource management and talent acquisition.
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 Ensure compliance with applicable employment and labour laws and maintain accurate HR records.
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 Provide guidance and support to management on HR-related matters.
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 Perform other duties as assigned.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Proven experience in an
 
 HR Manager or senior HR leadership position
 
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 Strong experience across the full HR function, including
 
 talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, L&amp;D and compensation &amp; benefits
 
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 Should be well versed with UAE, KSA and Philippines labour laws (including pension laws and benefits).
 
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 Experience developing and implementing HR policies, processes and systems.
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 Strong understanding of recruitment and talent management strategies.
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 Experience advising senior leadership and managers on HR matters.
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 Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
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 Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee matters.
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 Ideal Background
 
 
 
 This opportunity would suit an experienced HR professional who combines
 
 strong operational HR expertise with a strategic and people-focused approach
 
 , and who is comfortable working closely with senior leadership across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation and compliance.
 
 
 If you have strong HR experience and are looking for a senior HR opportunity within an established, design-led international consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contact: kasia@locri.co.uk
 
 
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TIC LLC

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR &amp; Admin Manager to lead and oversee all Human Resources and Administrative functions across our group of companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry and proven experience managing HR operations for multiple business entities.Work Location: In person

HR & Admin Manager

e7 Group

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 Job description:
 
 
 
 
 Senior Manager - Human Capital Business Partner
 
 
 
 We are seeking a strategic and business-focused
 
 Senior Manager - Human Capital Business Partner
 
 to lead the Human Capital Business Partnering function across e7 Group. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and people initiatives that support business growth and performance.
 
 
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 Lead and develop the Human Capital Business Partner function, ensuring consistent service delivery and governance across the Group.
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 Partner with business leaders to translate Human Capital strategy into actionable workforce and organizational plans.
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 Act as a strategic advisor to C-level executives on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent, and culture initiatives.
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 Lead annual manpower planning, workforce budgeting, and organizational design initiatives to support business objectives.
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 Drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and performance governance across business units.
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 Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, culture, and change management initiatives.
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 Oversee complex employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
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 Lead Emiratization initiatives, workforce localization efforts, and development pathways for UAE Nationals.
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 Monitor workforce productivity, organizational effectiveness, and people-related risks through data-driven insights and analytics.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
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 Master&rsquo;s Degree in Human Resources, MBA, or equivalent is preferred.
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 Professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent is highly desirable.
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 Minimum 15 years of progressive Human Capital experience, including significant exposure to strategic HR leadership.
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 At least 7 years of experience in Human Capital Business Partnering supporting senior executives and business leaders.
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 Minimum 5 years of experience leading HR teams within complex, diversified, or multi-entity organizations.
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 Strong expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and HR governance.
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 In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law and people-related compliance requirements.
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 Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, influencing, and leadership capabilities.
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 Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational transformation.
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 Join e7 Group and be part of a dynamic organization committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth across diverse industries.
 
 
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Senior Manager - HC Business Partner (UAEN)

International Community Schools (ICSchools)

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 International Community Schools (ICS) is seeking an experienced and strategic
 
 Group HR Manager
 
 to lead and strengthen the Human Resources function across its group of schools in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will be responsible for developing robust HR systems, policies, and procedures that support the operational and strategic objectives of the organization. This is a group-level leadership role requiring a strong understanding of HR governance, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development within a multi-site environment.
 
 
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 Develop and implement a group-wide HR strategy aligned with the vision and objectives of International Community Schools.
 
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 Establish, review, and standardize HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and internal guidelines across all branches.
 
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 Lead recruitment, onboarding, probation, promotion, transfer, succession planning, and employee exit processes.
 
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 Advise senior management, principals, and department heads on workforce planning, organizational structure, and employee relations.
 
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 Develop and manage performance appraisal, staff development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
 
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 Ensure consistent and fair implementation of HR policies across all ICS schools.
 
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 Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other sensitive employee relations cases.
 
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 Maintain accurate employee records, organizational charts, job descriptions, staffing data, and HR documentation.
 
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 Prepare HR dashboards and management reports covering recruitment, turnover, attendance, vacancies, and performance.
 
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 Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, regulatory requirements, safeguarding standards, and internal school policies.
 
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
 
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 Professional HR certification such as CIPD, SHRM, or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
 
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 Minimum of 7&ndash;10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a managerial or leadership role.
 
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 Proven experience in developing HR policies, procedures, systems, and organizational frameworks.
 
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 Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and local employment practices.
 
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 Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and HR operations.
 
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 Experience within a group of schools, educational institution, or multi-site organization is strongly preferred.
 
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 Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 
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 Excellent written and spoken English,
 
 with Arabic language proficiency considered a significant advantage.
 
 
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 High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
 
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 What We Offer
 
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 A strategic group-level leadership role within an established school group.
 
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 The opportunity to shape and strengthen HR systems and policies.
 
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 A professional, collaborative, and multicultural working environment.
 
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 A competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications and experience.
 
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 Consider the mentioned salary bracket seriously. We may not exceed that salary range.
 
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HR Manager – School Experience

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Officer to support our Human Resources department in managing day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and be familiar with handling HR functions for a group of companies in a fast-paced environment.Work Location: In person

HR Officer

Aldar Education

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Manager &ndash; People &amp; Culture to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE.
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.
 
 
 As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.
 
 
 Working collaboratively, our education network&rsquo;s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s government. Today, Aldar Education&rsquo;s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.
 
 
 The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
 
 
 Manager - P&amp;C will oversee and lead the HR function across the school. This strategic business partner role requires balancing daily operational HR needs with long-term workforce planning and culture-building initiatives. The P&amp;C Manager will partner with School Principals and senior leadership teams to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, while also ensuring alignment with Aldar Education&rsquo;s group-wide P&amp;C strategies and compliance standards.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Main Duties:
 
 
 
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 Support SLT in the effective attraction and recruitment of school-based staff
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 Manage 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
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 Coordinate and manage employee exit processes, liaising with the Operations teams
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 Ensure adherence to updated Employment Law at all times
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 Coordinate the school&rsquo;s probationary processes in accordance with group-wide policies and processes
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 Coordinate performance review and appraisal cycles in accordance with group-wide policies and processes to support the SLT in achieving a high-performance culture
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 Training &amp; Development; Ensuring all employees in the school are trained on new processes, policies and their implementation in the school
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 Health and Safety: work closely with Operations Team to ensure risks are mitigated, and communications are distributed
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 Ensure all personnel files are up to date, absence management, contract updates and offers
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 Conducting annual P&amp;C audit for related school to ensure files are updated and compliant
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 Lead retention &amp; Employee Engagement for respective school employees
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 Assist in guiding junior HROs or P&amp;C Assistant on daily operational matters
 
 
 
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 Talent Acquisition &amp; Onboarding
 
 
 
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 Utilise company&rsquo;s careers website and subscribed job boards to advertise and manage vacancies and candidate lifecycles
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 Drive pro-active recruitment at school level for following Academic Year
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 Conduct pre-employment safer recruitment checks for all staff, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on each case
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 Ensure the school&rsquo;s recruitment activity is in line with the staffing headcount, with the School&rsquo;s Ops Manager and HQ People &amp; Culture
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 Check employment contracts against budget and headcount before it reaches the line manager for signature
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 Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment
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 Ensure ADEK pass applications and processing for new staff, ensuring clarity of timelines and providing guidance and support where required
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 Ensure 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 People &amp; Culture &amp; Public Relations teams
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 Create and issue contracts, contract renewals and associated documentation in line with the group wide terms and conditions and policies
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 Responsible to organize potential onboarding flights/hotel and raise relevant PRs
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 Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment
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 Drive, track and advise SLT team and OSM/OMs on schools Emiratization target to ensure KPI achievement
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 Manage the onboarding of school-based staff, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards
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 Liaise with government relations to ensure new staff are ADEK compliant before the start of the Academic Year
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 Assist Principal, HQ P&amp;C and Finance in setting up the Manning budget suggestion and related expenses
 
 
 
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 Performance Enablement
 
 
 
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 Coordinate performance review and appraisal cycles in accordance with group-wide policies and processes to support the SLT in achieving a high performance culture
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 Track and provide reports to HQ P&amp;C on all key performance cases
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 Create and update Job Descriptions inline the performance enablement process and competency frameworks based on schools roles
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 Professional development &ndash; monitor, book and track PD for school staff and provide reports as requested by the SLT, School Ops Manager and HQ P&amp;C Operations
 
 
 
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 People &amp; Culture Operations
 
 
 
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 Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancellations and associated management for all school staff in coordination with the HQ Rewards Team
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 Management and reporting of staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems
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 Keep the school Organization chart up to date
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 Responsible for issuing NOCs and other relevant staff letters (e.g. Bank, Government, Immigration, experience letters etc.)
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 P&amp;C KPIs - collate people P&amp;C KPIs - collate people metrics based on the Aldar Education P&amp;C KPI requirements and provide reports on a monthly and ad-hoc basis, including but not limited to absence, turnover, PD, recruitment activity, disciplinary and performance management cases, compliance rates (visas and ADEK pass etc)
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 Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all associated exit procedures are completed, including liaison with HQ payroll for the calculations of full and final settlements, and associated housing close-out procedures
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 Responsible for ensuring all resigned staff have correct acknowledgement letter and all relevant documents collated; Exit clearances are completed.
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 Maintain up to date confidential employment records and staff files on site at school
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 Maintaining HR systems and ensuring they accurately reflect the staffing within the school
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 Monitor and maintain CTC, ensuring agreed headcount is correct
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 Participate in group-wide P&amp;C meetings in order to share knowledge, best practice and to ensure consistency within group standards
 
 
 
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 Employee Relations
 
 
 
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 Support the SLT with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records of cases are kept within confidential employment files
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 Provide advice, counsel and guidance to employees on relevant issues and escalate to SLT or HQ Head - People Culture where required
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 Provide support to SLT in managing informal ER cases in accordance with group-wide policies and standards
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 Track all employee relation cases and keep higher management informed of any legal cases
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 Be the first point of contact for legal cases
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 Maintain and manage all employee relations files
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 Any other duties as reasonably expected
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification:
 
 
 
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 Minimum diploma / degree of higher education in Human Resources or related field.
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 Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).
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 Recognized HR Qualification and/or professional subscription (eg CIPD) desirable
 
 
 
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 Minimum Experience:
 
 
 
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 Minimum 7 years in HR or Recruitment in any industry; or
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 5 year in Generalist HR within a service related industry
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 Education industry experience preferable
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 Sound working knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
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 Strong Safer Recruitment Practice knowledge
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 Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
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 ADEK Requitement knowledge of strong advantage
 
 
 
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 Job Knowledge &amp; Skills:
 
 
 
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 Strong organizational and prioritisation skills.
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 Experience liaising with government bodies in the UAE as well as a working knowledge of HAAD and Immigration requirements and processes.
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 Enables a working environment that promotes trust, equality and fairness
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 Fluent English communication skills, written and oral (Arabic proficiency is highly advantageous)
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 Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
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 Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
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 Organizational ability, of self and others.
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 Works with team members to ensure targets are met, focusing on priorities for Aldar Education
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 Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
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 Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
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 Excellent interpersonal skills
 
 
 
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 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 also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at 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.
 
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Manager - People & Culture - Aldar Education (UAE National)

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