HR Officer

GEMS Education; Dubai; Sur place; Confidential; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GEMS Education is seeking an experienced HR professional for Recruitment, Onboarding, Compliance, and employee relations in its Dubai, UAE operations. The role covers recruitment coordination, onboarding, visas, HRIS management, policy administration, and risk mitigation aligned with local regulations and KHDA requirements.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, 5+ years of progressive HR experience, and strong interpersonal skills to support a diverse educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within an educational or international setting.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law and KHDA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate recruitment with SSC HR for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Oversee onboarding, contracts, inductions, and pre-employment docs.
• Handle visa, travel, joining formalities with Government Relations.
• Manage HR operations, HRIS (DAX), records, and reporting.
• Administer HR policies, benefits, and statutory letters.
• Prepare HR reports; support audits and ERP initiatives.
• Coordinate KHDA/MOE licensing and stipends with Government Relations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and GEMS HR policies.
• Liaise with PRO/GR on visa and legal requirements.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and reporting.
• Act as first contact for employee relations.
• Advise on HR policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Assist investigations, counselling, and employee engagement.
• Manage separations and exit interviews.
• Provide insights to school leadership after exits.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Outils

DAX HRIS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Description:

Job Description

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in coordination with SSC (School Support Center) HR.
• Manage onboarding, contracts, inductions, and pre-employment documentation.
• Coordinate visa, travel, and joining formalities with Government Relations and relevant teams.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day HR operations, HRIS (DAX), employee records, and reporting.
• Administer HR policies, benefits, employee documentation, and statutory letters.
• Prepare HR reports and support audits, ERP initiatives, and ad-hoc HR projects.

Teacher Licensing & Regulatory Support

• Coordinate KHDA/MOE teacher licensing, appointment letters, and stipends in liaison with Government Relations.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to UAE Labour Law and GEMS Group HR policies.
• Liaise with PRO/GR team for visa and legal requirements.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and prepare reports as needed.

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Advise management and staff on HR policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Support investigations, counselling, and employee engagement initiatives.

Separations & Exit Management

• Manage end-to-end employee separations in line with legal and policy requirements.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to school leadership.

Skills Description

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within an educational or international setting.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law and KHDA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.

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