People And Culture Assistant

Job Description and RequirementsPeople and Culture Assistant Job Snapshot Role: People and Culture AssistantLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: EducationFunction: Human ResourcesExperience: Minimum 2 years HR or recruitment experienceJob Type: Full-time Position Overview People and Culture Assistant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a strong Education sector opportunity for an organised HR support professional with experience in recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, visa support, attendance tracking, health insurance administration, and staff lifecycle processes. This role supports Al Qurm Charter School by assisting the Human Resources Officer and ensuring smooth People and Culture operations within Aldar Education s growing school network. Job Details Country: United Arab EmiratesCity: Abu DhabiIndustry: EducationFunction: Human ResourcesEstimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: AnyJob Type: Full-time Role Context The People and Culture Assistant will provide day-to-day HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, HR databases, staff records, government-related processes, time and attendance, health insurance, performance review coordination, and exit procedures. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, strong follow-up, and the ability to work with school teams, HQ functions, public relations teams, payroll, and government-related processes. The successful candidate will support a professional, compliant, and people-focused HR service within a child-centred school environment in Abu Dhabi. Key Responsibilities * Provide support to the Human Resources Officer across HR-related tasks, employee requests, and school people operations.* Assist with recruitment processes including application screening, interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and assessment arrangements.* Support onboarding for new employees by ensuring required documents, access, information, and joining requirements are completed.* Manage pre-employment communication so new starters understand role requirements and UAE working and living procedures.* Support visa processing and ADEK pass applications in coordination with relevant school, HQ, and government relations teams.* Maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of employee files stored in EDMS and the HR Master Database.* Keep confidential employment records and staff files accurate, complete, and up to date at school level.* Maintain HR systems and ensure records accurately reflect staffing information within the school.* Assist in coordinating performance appraisals, probation reviews, and related follow-up with staff and line managers.* Track training and professional development opportunities and maintain accurate CPD records.* Coordinate health insurance applications, renewals, cancellations, and related staff insurance administration.* Work with the HQ Public Relations team on health insurance and staff documentation requirements.* Manage and report staff time and attendance, including use and maintenance of time and attendance systems.* Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all exit procedures are completed accurately.* Liaise with HQ Payroll regarding full and final settlement calculations for leavers.* Support housing closeout procedures and related staff exit documentation when required.* Follow up diligently on pending HR tasks to ensure timely completion and compliance.* Support local government compliance matters through forward planning and accurate documentation.* Handle sensitive employee information with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.* Work collaboratively with school leaders, HR teams, public relations teams, payroll, and other stakeholders.* Contribute to a positive People and Culture service that supports employee experience and school operations.* Uphold safeguarding expectations, school policies, professional conduct, and Aldar Education values at all times. Ideal Profile * Minimum diploma or degree in higher education.* Graduate-level qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related functional area is preferred.* Minimum 2 years of experience in HR or recruitment in any industry.* One year of generalist HR experience within a service-related industry may also be considered.* Previous experience in school HR, education HR, or service-sector HR is an advantage.* Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and common HR or office systems.* Experience using EDMS, HR databases, attendance systems, or employee record platforms is preferred.* Working knowledge of UAE government processes, immigration requirements, HAAD requirements, and compliance procedures is desirable.* Experience liaising with government bodies in the UAE is an advantage.* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple HR tasks.* High attention to detail with diligent follow-up and timely execution.* Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in a busy school environment.* Strong written and oral English communication skills.* Arabic language proficiency is desirable.* Professional, confidential, reliable, and service-focused approach to employee support.* Ability to plan ahead, especially for local government compliance and documentation deadlines.* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff, school leaders, HQ teams, and external stakeholders.* Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the region. Skills Set * Human resources support* People and Culture operations* HR administration* Recruitment coordination* Candidate screening* Interview scheduling* Assessment coordination* Employee onboarding* Pre-employment communication* Visa processing support* ADEK pass applications* EDMS records* HR Master Database* Employee file management* Confidential records* HR systems* Time and attendance management* Staff attendance reporting* Health insurance administration* Insurance renewals* Insurance cancellations* Performance appraisal coordination* Probation review tracking* Training records* Professional development tracking* Employee exit processing* Leaver documentation* Full and final settlement coordination