About the Role
The People & Culture Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle. This role is essential for ensuring a smooth HR process from recruitment to offboarding, enhancing employee experience and maintaining compliance with HR protocols.
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Responsibilities
- Supporting recruitment activities, including posting of job vacancies, assisting in screening applications, scheduling interviews and preparing offer / onboarding documentation.
- Coordinating onboarding and induction for new faculty and staff, including preparing contracts and orientation materials.
- Maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, in line with data confidentiality requirements.
- Assisting with visa, residence permit (QID), medical fitness and other government-related processes for expatriate employees in coordination with PRO.
- Tracking leave, attendance and employee benefits, and responding to staff enquiries on HR policies and procedures.
- Supporting performance management, probation reviews, training and professional development initiatives.
- Support in organizing staff engagement events, recognition programmes and culture initiatives.
- Preparing HR reports, letters, certificates and other documentation.
- Supporting offboarding, including exit procedures and end-of-service processing.
- Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
Requirements
Essential
- 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 organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working with HR systems.
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal / communication skills and a service-oriented attitude.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and local government procedures (Ministry of Labour, Metrash, immigration processes).
- Proficiency in Arabic.
- Professional HR certification.
- Experience with HRIS platforms.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- For company sponsored employees: Sponsorship of residence permit and visa processing, Medical insurance, biennial vacation air tickets.
- Annual leave, 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.
