HR Assistant Manager

About This Role

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing recruitment processes for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Review applications, schedule interviews, and participate in selection processes.
• Support onboarding of new employees, including orientation, documentation, and induction programs.

2. Employee Relations & Support

• Act as a point of contact for staff queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist in resolving employee issues and escalating where necessary.
• Support initiatives to promote a positive work culture and staff engagement.

3. HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare HR reports, including staff attendance, leave, and turnover metrics.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, labor laws, and contractual obligations.

4. Performance Management & Development

• Support performance appraisal processes, tracking evaluations and follow-up actions.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating staff development programs.
• Monitor staff progress and provide administrative support for development initiatives.

5. HR Projects & Coordination

• Assist in implementing HR policies, programs, and projects.
• Support HR Manager in initiatives related to talent management, succession planning, and employee retention.
• Collaborate with finance and administration for payroll, benefits, and HR reporting.

6. Team Supervision

• Supervise junior HR staff or assistants, providing guidance and task delegation.
• Ensure the HR team operates efficiently and supports school objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and recruitment best practices.
• Experience in an educational or multi-office environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Expected Salary ?

Experience:

• Human resources as a manger: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Arabic (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Work Location: In person