Administrator

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated HR Administrative Support professional. The role focuses on enhancing recruitment processes, managing employee onboarding and offboarding, and providing general administrative assistance for HR-related matters. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, fluency in Arabic and English, and strong communication skills. This position demands an organized individual capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure, working closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 years of work experience.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Faculty, Staff, and Research Assistant recruitment processes.
• Manage employee onboarding processes, including medical check-ups and visa.
• Assist new employees in settling in Al Ain, UAE.
• Support employee offboarding and clearance processes.
• Act as a backup for the College HR Coordinator.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organized

Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

To provide comprehensive administrative support for Human Resources operations, with a primary focus on recruitment, contract administration, and employee lifecycle management. The role ensures efficient, compliant, and timely processing of HR-related activities, including onboarding, offboarding, contract renewals, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders for all employee categories (full-time, part-time, and grant-funded staff) and their eligible family members.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Faculty, Staff, and Research Assistant recruitment processes, including coordination, documentation, approvals, and follow-up.
• Support contract issuance, renewal, amendments, and related HR documentation in coordination with relevant units.
• Manage employee onboarding processes, including medical check-ups, visa, immigration, residency, housing, bank and phone accounts, driver’s licenses, and other required services.
• Assist new employees in settling in Al Ain, UAE, including support with utilities (water and electricity), traffic police requirements, and other local administrative procedures.
• Support employee offboarding and clearance processes in compliance with institutional policies.
• Provide general administrative support for HR-related matters and serve as a point of contact for employees on HR administrative procedures.
• Act as a backup for the College HR Coordinator to ensure continuity of HR operations.
• Serve as a member of the UAEU Housing Committee.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Driver’s License
• 1-2 years of work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis
• Organized
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree