People and Culture Executive - Maternity Cover

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education invites a People and Culture Executive - Maternity Cover to join our HR team in Abu Dhabi. You will provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle, act as first point of contact for school staff, and help ensure consistent delivery of HR processes and payroll coordination.

You will work closely with Cluster People and Culture Managers, Talent teams, and HQ, handling onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, benefits processing, recruitment activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in People and Culture.
• Experience within education or hospitality is preferred.
• Familiarity with UAE Labour Law and payroll processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll cycles by validating attendance reports and processing payroll changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle and ensure data integrity for reporting and audits.
• Coordinate with HQ Payroll to verify end-of-service calculations and deductions.
• Assist with recruitment activities including CV screening, offers, and reference checks.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure required documents are stored correctly.
• Coordinate MOHRE and ICP visa applications and induction sessions for new hires.
• Provide HR support for employee relations, investigations, and policy adherence.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service oriented

Collaborative in matrix environment

Arabic language skills advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

People and Culture Executive - Maternity Cover

Role: People and Culture Executive - Maternity Cover

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Human Resources

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in People and Culture

Job Type: Not specified

Aldar Education is seeking a People and Culture Executive - Maternity Cover to support its growing family of owned and operated schools in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role provides generalist People and Culture support across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a first point of contact for school-based employees while ensuring consistent delivery of HR processes, policies, systems, payroll coordination, employee relations support, onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, benefits processing, recruitment activities, and reporting.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Education Management

Function: Human Resources

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

About the Role

The People and Culture Executive will work closely with the Cluster People and Culture Manager, Talent team, HQ functions, and school-based colleagues to support effective people operations across the assigned school and cluster. The position requires accurate administration, strong data management, confidentiality, and the ability to coordinate multiple People and Culture processes while maintaining a positive and professional employee experience.

People and Culture Operations

• Support monthly payroll cycles by validating attendance reports.
• Process new joiners, terminations, salary revisions, and employee updates in line with payroll timelines.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle and ensure data integrity for reporting and audit requirements.
• Liaise with HQ Payroll to verify end-of-service and employee deduction calculations.
• Coordinate employee letters and documentation in accordance with approval processes.
• Support employee clearance and exit processes, including exit interviews and required documentation.
• Track probation and annual performance evaluation forms and follow up to ensure timely completion by line managers.
• Support the verification and administration of employee benefits, including accommodation, education allowance, and related entitlements.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist with recruitment activities including CV screening, initial candidate calls, offer processing, and reference checks.
• Organize and participate in recruitment events.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure required employee documents are collected, verified, and stored in Oracle and EDMS.
• Coordinate with GRE and HQ teams on MOHRE and ICP applications, token submissions, and visa processes.
• Support the organization and delivery of induction sessions for new employees.
• Contribute to a positive and well-coordinated onboarding experience.
• Provide recruitment support where required by the cluster or Talent team.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Support the Cluster People and Culture Manager with employee relations cases.
• Assist with investigations and disciplinary matters in accordance with policy and UAE Labour Law.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Ensure employee relations documentation is complete, accurate, and appropriately maintained.
• Follow established People and Culture policies and compliance requirements.

Reporting and Data Management

• Prepare regular People and Culture reports covering onboarding, offboarding, CTC dashboards, employee relations, and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across People and Culture systems.
• Support compliance with audit standards and documentation requirements.
• Respond to cluster-level and HQ data requests as required.
• Check data quality and support correction of identified discrepancies.
• Maintain reliable employee information for operational and reporting purposes.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

• Work closely with Cluster People and Culture Managers, Talent Officers, and HQ functions to deliver consistent people services.
• Identify opportunities to improve People and Culture processes.
• Contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote Aldar Education 's values through professional and people-focused interactions.
• Support a positive employee experience across assigned schools.
• Work collaboratively within a matrixed operating environment.
• Travel within the assigned cluster when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in People and Culture.
• Experience within education or hospitality is preferred.
• Familiarity with UAE Labour Law is desirable.
• Familiarity with payroll processes is desirable.l
• Experience with People and Culture systems such as Oracle Fusion is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service-oriented approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a matrixed environment.
• Flexibility to travel within the cluster as required.
• Fluent English.
• Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.

What We Offer

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization places particular emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will have access to a broad professional network and opportunities to contribute to the development of colleagues while continuing their own professional growth.

Safeguarding and Appointment Requirements

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is a UAE-based education provider operating a group of owned and managed schools. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, the organization has grown to support more than 31,000 students and a network of almost 5000 educators representing more than 100 nationalities. Its education network offers a broad range of curricula and related services, including a Teacher Training Academy, while supporting Abu Dhabi 's educational goals.