HR Officer with School Experience

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

Job summary

A leading educational group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HR Officer to join its Al-Falah City Branch. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and have 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in the education sector.

Benefits

As per UAE Labor Law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2-3 years of HR experience in the education sector required.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labor law and school HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for academic and administrative positions.
• Ensure timely onboarding and maintain employee records in compliance with UAE labor laws.
• Handle employee relations and prepare HR analytics for management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

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.
  

BenefitsAs per UAE Labor Law.