HR Assistant

GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - AL KHAIL; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academy in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to support the HR Manager. The role includes managing HR responsibilities, ensuring compliance with HR systems, and administering employee insurance benefits. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality while maintaining accurate employee records.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR Assistant responsibilities in compliance with policies, procedures and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all HR systems to maintain employee records.
• Administer, monitor and explain insurance benefits to employees.
• Prepare documentation required by the HR Manager during recruitment processes.
• Track approval process for all processes requiring other department signatures.
• Maintain staff leave records for payroll.

Job description

GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to support the HR Manager, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the WEK core values
• Manage HR Assistant responsibilities in compliance with policies, procedures and systems
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Coordinates the Teaching License process with HR Manager
• Create employee files for all new hires following the standard guidelines set by GEMS.
• Ensure all files are organised and contain all relevant information, and ensure documents are up-to-date at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all HR systems to maintain employee records.
• Administer, monitor and explain insurance benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers. Support employees with insurance related queries.
• Produce NOCs, salary certificates and salary transfer letters as required in a timely manner.
• Support ERP project team with input on HR systems, policies and requirements where required.
• Track approval process for all processes wherever other department’s signatures are required.
• Run reports from D365 as required by the HR Manager or other areas of the business.
• Maintains staff leave records e.g. annual, medical, holiday and personal leave days for payroll and ensuring accurate data entry in the Phoenix HR platform
• Performs other duties as assigned by the HR Manager and Principal/CEO
• Prepare documentation required by the HR Manager during recruitment processes
• Prepare the documents required for onboarding, including visa and labour card processing requirements in liaison with the GRC
• Prepare the welcome pack for all new hires and liaise with the IT Department to prepare the access cards and laptop/desktop.
• To initiate, lead by example and actively promote the Academy’s vision and values, showing high respect for others
• Undertake personal development through training and other learning activities including performance management as required
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others