HR Executive - Ruwais & Ghayathi Campuses (Western Region) - Jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

THE POSTAldar Education is currently seeking an HR Executive for animmediate start. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School, Ruwais & Ghaythi Campuses, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Western Region).ADNOC School Madinat Zayed offers world class amenities and is designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world class facilities. The school delivers the renowned US Massachusetts/Common Core curriculum and currently educates 1,478 Emirati and international students from KG through Grade 12.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabis leading school group.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.Job Purpose: Be the primary point of contact for all school staff on HR queries, including contracts, terms and conditions, payroll, housing, HR policies and entitlements Support SLT in the effective attraction and recruitment of school-based staff 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 Coordinate and manage employee exit processes, liaising with the Operations teamsTalent Acquisition & Onboarding Utilise Taleo (or other ATS) to advertise and manage vacancies and candidate lifecycles Advertising, screening, shortlisting, interview management and candidate tracking for all school staff in support of the Heads of School Conduct pre-employment safer recruitment checks for all staff, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on each case Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment Manage the onboarding of school-based staff, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards Coordinate ADEK pass applications and processing for new staff, ensuring clarity of timelines and providing guidance and support where required Coordinate 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 HR & Public Relations teams Ensure the schools recruitment activity is in line with the staffing headcount, with the Schools Ops Manager and HQ HR Create and issue offer letters, contracts, contract renewals and associated documentation in line with the group wide terms and conditions and policiesPerformance Enablement Coordinate the schools probationary processes in accordance with group-wide policies and processes Coordinate performance review and appraisal cycles in accordance with group-wide policies and processes to support the SLT in achieving a high-performance culture Track and provide reports to HQ HR on all key performance cases Professional development monitor, book and track PD for school staff and provide reports as requested by the SLT, School Ops Manager and HQ HRHR Operations Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancelations and associated management for all school staff in coordination with HQ Public Relations team Management and reporting of staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems Responsible for issuing NOCs, and other relevant staff letters (e.g. Bank, Government, Immigration, experience letters etc.) Keep the Schools organization chart up to date and ensure that HQ are aware of any changes HR KPIs - collate people metrics based on the Aldar Education HR 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) 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 Maintain up to date confidential employment records and staff files on site at school Maintaining HR systems and ensuring they accurately reflect the staffing within the school Participate in group-wide HR meetings in order to share knowledge, best practice and to ensure consistency within group standardsEmployee Relations Support the SLT with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records of cases are kept within confidential employment files Provide advice, counsel, and guidance to employees on relevant issues and escalate to SLT or HQ HR where required Provide support to SLT in managing informal ER cases in accordance with group-wide policies and standards Any other duties as reasonably expectedREQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or Psychology
• 6 years experience in a related field.
• Education industry experience preferable

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Sound working knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Strong organizational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience liaising with government bodies in the UAE as well as a working knowledge of HAAD and Immigration requirements and processes.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral (Arabic proficiency is desirable)
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION:A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.

Keyskills :
Induction Employee Relations recruitment government compliance Interpersonal Skills Hr Organizational Skills

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