People & Culture Assistant

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment by posting vacancies, assisting with application screening, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer and onboarding documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new faculty and staff, including contracts and orientation materials.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files while protecting confidentiality.
• Assist with visa, QID, medical fitness, and other government processes for expatriate employees in coordination with the PRO.
• Track leave, attendance, and employee benefits, and respond to staff questions about HR policies and procedures.
• Support performance management, probation reviews, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Help organize staff engagement events, recognition programmes, and culture initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, letters, certificates, and other documentation.
• Support offboarding, exit procedures, and end-of-service processing.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Head of the Department.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role; university or education sector experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working with HR systems.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a service-oriented attitude.

Desirable qualifications

• Working knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and local government procedures, including Ministry of Labour, Metrash, and immigration processes.
• Proficiency in Arabic.
• Professional HR certification.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• For company-sponsored employees: residence permit and visa processing, medical insurance, and biennial vacation air tickets.
• Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with Qatar Labour Law.
• End-of-service gratuity in accordance with Qatar Labour Law.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, multicultural, and collaborative work environment on a modern campus.