HR Officer with School Experience

International Community Schools (ICSchools); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HR Officer to manage recruitment, onboarding, and compliance within the school environment. The successful candidate will handle various HR tasks including employee relations, payroll coordination, and performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with UAE labor laws and ADEK regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of HR experience in the education sector.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labor law and ADEK regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for academic and administrative positions.
• Ensure timely onboarding of new staff, including documentation and visa processing.
• Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

International Community Schools (ICS) is a well-established education group with six branches across Abu Dhabi, delivering British and American curricula. We pride ourselves on promoting a high-quality learning environment supported by strong administrative and operational practices. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced HR Officer to join our ICS Al-Falah City Branch team.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, especially for academic and administrative positions for the branch.
  
• Ensure timely onboarding of new staff, including documentation, visa processing, and orientation.
  
• Maintain and update employee records, contracts, and HR databases in accordance with UAE labor laws and ADEK regulations.
  
• Process employee-related documents such as offer letters, warnings, salary certificates, and experience letters.
  
• Assist with payroll coordination, attendance management, and leave tracking.
  
• Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.
  
• Ensure compliance with school policies and ADEK requirements.
  
• Prepare final settlements, staff contracts and leaves management.
  
• Support performance evaluation cycles and staff training coordination.
  
• Prepare reports and HR analytics for management.
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 2–3 years of HR experience in the education sector (school environment is a must).
  
• Solid knowledge of UAE labor law and school HR compliance requirements (including ADEK regulations).
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
  
• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).
  
• Proficient in MS Office and HR software.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

As per UAE Labor Law.