HR Assistant – GEMS School, Dubai

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to support HR processes and coordinate onboarding for new staff. The role involves maintaining employee records, assisting in recruitment, and managing HR-related queries. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organized professional to grow their career within a global leader in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR processes and compliance with UAE Labour Law.
• Proactive and organized with a passion for education.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS/ERP system for up-to-date information and reporting.
• Assist with recruitment for non-teaching roles including advertising, shortlisting and scheduling interviews.
• Support staff with HR-related queries including attendance, leave, benefits and insurance.
• Help manage employee relations matters in line with policy and HR Officer guidance.
• Assist in performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives and HR audits.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation, reports and employee records as required.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to ensure effective delivery of HR services across the school.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Officer in daily HR operations.
• Coordinate onboarding and staff induction.
• Maintain employee records and support HRIS system.
• Assist in recruitment for non-teaching roles.
• Manage HR-related queries from staff.
• Help manage employee relations matters.
• Assist in performance management and HR audits.
• Prepare HR documentation and reports.
• Provide administrative support for HR services.

Job description

HR Assistant – GEMS School, Dubai Start Date: August 2026 (or earlier if available)

Due to continued growth and success across our GEMS network, we are looking to appoint a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join one of our Dubai schools for the next academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to take the next step in their career with a global leader in education and within a world-class international school environment.

At GEMS, we pride ourselves on offering our staff opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and development. Joining our team means being part of a supportive community where every member is encouraged to grow, flourish, and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR Officer with the day-to-day operation of HR processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with GEMS policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new staff to ensure a smooth and professional joining experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support the HRIS/ERP system to ensure up-to-date information and reporting.
• Assist with recruitment for non-teaching roles including advertising, shortlisting and scheduling interviews.
• Support staff with HR-related queries including attendance, leave, benefits and insurance.
• Help to manage employee relations matters in line with policy and guidance from the HR Officer.
• Assist in performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives and HR audits.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation, reports and employee records as required.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to ensure effective delivery of HR services across the school.