People and Culture Executive - School Operations

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a People and Culture Executive for on-site roles in Abu Dhabi to support school operations across the employee lifecycle. The role acts as a first point of contact for school-based colleagues, handling payroll coordination, onboarding, offboarding and contract administration.

The successful candidate will manage employee records, assist with visa processes, and contribute to employee relations and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of People and Culture experience.
• Familiarity with UAE labour law and payroll processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll cycles by reviewing attendance reports.
• Process new joiners, terminations, salary revisions and updates in payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate MOHRE and ICP visa and government applications with HQ.
• Assist with onboarding, induction sessions and offboarding tasks.
• Support employee relations cases and investigations per policy.
• Prepare P&C reports and dashboards.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality management

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

MS Office

Job description

Job Snapshot

People and Culture Executive - School Operations Job Snapshot Role: People and Culture Executive Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Management Function: Human Resources Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Aldar Education is seeking multiple People and Culture Executives for Full Time, on-site roles supporting its owned and operated schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position provides generalist People and Culture support throughout the employee lifecycle, serving as a first point of contact for school-based colleagues. Responsibilities span payroll coordination, employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding and offboarding, contract administration, benefits processing, employee records and People and Culture reporting.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Education Management Function: Human Resources Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

People and Culture Operations

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

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support recruitment activities through CV screening, initial candidate calls, offer processing and reference checks.
• Organise and participate in recruitment events.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and verify that required new-joiner documentation is collected and properly maintained.
• Save and maintain employee documentation within Oracle and EDMS.
• Coordinate with Government Relations Executives and HQ teams regarding MOHRE and ICP applications, token submissions and visa processes.
• Support the organization and delivery of induction sessions.
• Help provide new employees with an organized and positive onboarding experience.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Support the Cluster People and Culture Manager with employee relations cases.
• Assist with investigations and disciplinary matters in accordance with organisational policy and UAE labour law.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to employee relations matters.
• Handle employee information and case records with appropriate confidentiality and professional discretion.

Reporting and Data Management

• Prepare regular People and Culture reports covering onboarding, offboarding, CTC dashboards, employee relations and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain complete and confidential employee records across relevant People and Culture systems.
• Support compliance with applicable recordkeeping and audit standards.
• Respond to cluster-level and HQ data requirements as requested.
• Monitor data accuracy and support reliable People and Culture reporting.

Process Improvement and Collaboration

• Work closely with Cluster People and Culture Managers, Talent Officers and HQ functions to provide consistent people services across the assigned cluster.
• Identify opportunities to improve People and Culture processes.
• Contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote Aldar Education 's values through professional and people-focused interactions.
• Work effectively across different teams and functions within a matrixed environment.
• Travel within the assigned school 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 and payroll processes is desirable.
• Familiarity with People and Culture systems such as Oracle Fusion is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and functions.
• Fluency in English.
• Arabic language capability is highly advantageous.

Professional Development and Benefits

Aldar Education offers a remuneration package that includes a range of benefits. The organization places emphasis on professional development, coaching and training for its employees. Successful candidates have access to a wider professional network and opportunities to contribute to training others while continuing their own professional development.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. Aldar Education states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply as part of its national development strategy.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is an Abu Dhabi-based education group operating a network of owned and managed schools in the United Arab Emirates. Its education network serves students across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways, supported by a multinational workforce and additional educational services including its Teacher Training Academy.