HR Assistant - UAE National - Charter Schools

Al Ghad Charter School is seeking a motivated and hardworking UAE National to join our growing People & Culture team as an HR Assistant. This is a fantastic development opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in Human Resources, whether you are a fresh graduate or have some experience.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and willing to go the extra mile to support our HR operations across the school and our broader school network. You will work closely with experienced HR professionals across the Aldar Education network, gaining hands-on experience in various HR functions, from recruitment to employee relations and administration.

If you are passionate about people, have strong organisational skills, and are ready to develop your career in HR, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Be the part of the teams first point of contact for staff on HR queries.
• Assist in preparing employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documents.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are up to date.
• Support in processing employee requests such as NOCs, bank letters, and experience certificates.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist with recruitment processes, including screening applications, scheduling interviews, and coordinating assessments.
• Help with onboarding new employees, ensuring they have the right documents, access, and information to start smoothly.
• Support visa processing and ADEK pass applications in coordination with relevant teams.

Performance & Development

• Assist in coordinating performance appraisals and probation reviews.
• Track training and development opportunities for staff and maintain records of professional development.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support time and attendance tracking for employees.
• Assist with health insurance applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are followed in compliance with UAE Labour Law.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide guidance to employees on general HR matters.
• Support the HR team with investigations, disciplinary cases, and maintaining confidential records.
• Help organize staff engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors degree in a related field, such as Human Resources or similar.
• Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).
• Recognised HR Qualification and/or professional subscription (eg CIPD) desirable.

• Experience working in a HR or people facing role is desirable.
• UAE Nationals will only be considered for this role.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Passion for HR, people development, and employee engagement.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Commitment to professional development and a desire to build a long-term career in HR.

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

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 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.