HR Executive

Cognita; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Executive to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting employees across multiple schools and the regional office, making a real impact in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a generalist HR position, managing various responsibilities from HR administration to employee relations. If you're eager to contribute to a vibrant educational environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law is essential for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and respond to queries promptly.
• Manage end-to-end offboarding and ensure compliance with UAE laws.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Relations

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of UAE Labour Law

Database Systems

HRIS Tools

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced HR Executive to join our regional team. As HR Executive, you will be at the heart of our people operations supporting employees across multiple schools and our regional office. This is a dynamic generalist HR role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves variety, and wants to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases across the employee lifecycle
• Respond promptly to employee queries in line with SLAs
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee benefits
• Draft employee communications including letters, NOCs, certificates, and contracts
• Oversee visa/work permit/medical insurance processes and renewals
• Track employee attendance, leave, training, and performance review documentation
• Support payroll inputs and verify processing accuracy
• Prepare HR reports and audit-ready documentation
• Contribute to HR systems improvement and employee engagement initiatives

Employee Relations

• Provide clear, professional HR advice on matters such as performance, grievance, and disciplinary
• Act as the first point of contact for ER issues, escalating where appropriate
• Maintain documentation in compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policy
• Support Heads of HR with administrative tasks as needed

Offboarding & Separations

• Manage end-to-end offboarding, including EOSB, visa and insurance cancellation
• Ensure a smooth and compliant separation process for all employees

What We Are Looking For

1. Experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle (education sector experience is a plus)
2. Knowledge of UAE Labour Law (GCC experience a bonus)
3. Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work across different locations, and meet deadlines
5. Experience with database systems and HRIS tools

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• HR
• Human Relations
• Industrial Relations

Keywords

• HR Executive