About the Role
The company is seeking a People & Culture Executive (Maternity Cover) to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company family of schools and assist in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Noya British School, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is the newest flagship school within the company Schools brand, creating a vibrant environment that enriches families seeking a world-class education. Our education group provides inclusive and innovative learning that empowers communities and boasts a wide curriculum choice across Abu Dhabi. With a commitment to excellence, our organization has seen significant growth since we began in 2007, now supporting over 31,000 students through a diverse network of educators.
The People & Culture Executive will provide generalist support across the entire employee lifecycle within their allocated school and cluster, acting as the first point of contact for school-based colleagues and ensuring consistent delivery of People & Culture processes, policies, and systems. They will collaborate closely with the Cluster P&C Manager and Talent team on various HR functions.
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Responsibilities
People & Culture Operations:
- Support monthly payroll cycles by validating attendance reports.
- Process new joiners, terminations, salary revisions, and employee updates in line with payroll timelines.
- Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle and ensure data integrity for reporting and audits.
- Liaise with HQ Payroll to verify end-of-service and staff deduction calculations.
- Coordinate employee letters and documentation in line with approval processes.
- Support the clearance and exit process for leavers, including exit interviews and documentation.
- Track and monitor probation and annual performance evaluation forms to ensure timely completion by line managers.
- Support verification and administration of benefits such as accommodation, education allowance, and related entitlements.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Assist in the recruitment process including CV screening, initial candidate calls, offer processing, and reference checks.
- Organise and attend recruitment events to promote the company as an employer of choice.
- Support onboarding activities, ensuring all required documents are collected, verified, and saved in Oracle/EDMS.
- Coordinate with GRE and HQ teams for MOHRE and ICP applications, token submissions, and visa processes.
- Participate in and support the organisation of induction sessions for new joiners and ensure a positive onboarding experience.
Employee Relations & Compliance:
- Support the Cluster P&C Manager with employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary matters in line with policy and UAE labour law.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation of all cases.
Reporting & Data Management:
- Prepare regular People & Culture reports including onboarding, offboarding, CTC dashboards, ER reports, and quality assurance checks.
- Maintain accurate, confidential employee records across all P&C systems and ensure compliance with audit standards.
- Contribute to cluster-level and HQ data requests as required.
Continuous Improvement:
- Work closely with Cluster P&C Managers, Talent Officers, and HQ functions to deliver consistent people services across the cluster.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
- Promote the company’s values and a positive, people-focused culture within all interactions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in People & Culture, ideally within education or hospitality.
- Familiarity with UAE labour law, payroll processes, and People & Culture systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion) is desirable.
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Competent in using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Discretion and professionalism in managing confidential information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
- Flexibility to travel within the cluster as required.
- Fluency in English (Arabic is highly advantageous).
What We Offer
The company provides an attractive remuneration package along with numerous benefits. We emphasize professional development, coaching, and training to support our educators' growth.
Successful candidates will access a broad network of professionals and opportunities to contribute to and develop their skills further.
This job description is not all-inclusive and may be amended at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage UAE Nationals to apply. The company is dedicated 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.
