School HR Officer

Apple School; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed British curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a qualified HR officer to manage recruitment, payroll, and employee relations. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in HR and 1-2 years of experience in UAE schools. The role offers competitive benefits including tax-free salary, medical insurance, and free tuition for children. Join a team committed to employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Free tuition fees for children

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in HR in UAE school is mandatory.
• Ability to maintain confidential information is critical.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire recruiting cycle, including screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Induct staff members to adhere to school policies and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with employees and managers to improve morale and retention.
• Create and update employee records and manage data in HRIS.
• Coordinate with PRO/KHDA to review new hire paperwork and approvals.
• Manage monthly payroll and administer employee benefits.

Skills

Master’s degree in Human Resources

Knowledge of UAE Labor laws

Attention to details

Excellent time management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with HRIS

Education

Master’s degree with specialization in Human Resources

Job description

Company Overview

LEAMS Education, encompassing British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, is guided by our cohesive philosophy. We are committed to fostering the career growth and development of our employees, aligning with our Learning and Development objectives. Our team is brought together through dynamic Continuous Professional Development programs, facilitating the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and best practices among peers. We offer enticing job opportunities, including long‑term employment with tax‑free salary, medical insurance, free tuition fees for children in affiliated group schools, and other benefits in accordance with UAE labor laws.

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting a well‑qualified and experienced HR officer to join our reputed British curriculum School in Dubai. The HR Officer role offers exciting opportunities for young and qualified candidates to join the HR team. The position formulates supporting functions relating to recruitment, payroll, onboarding, benefits & compensation, performance management, employee relations, offboarding process etc.

Responsibilities

Responsible for entire recruiting cycle, including candidate screening, interviewing, reference checks, hiring and onboarding.

Inducting staff members to adhere to school policies/procedures and ensures compliance.

Works closely with employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Builds and maintains relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization. Addresses confidential employee relations issues.

Create and update employee records and personnel files and manage accurate data in HRIS.

Coordinate with PRO / KHDA Coordinator to review new hire paperwork; KHDA approvals, work permit/visa & timely renewals.

Handle employee grievances.

Responsible for monthly payroll process, coordinating with payroll team.

Performance appraisals.

Administers employee benefits & engagement programs and staff well‑being.

Assist in Teacher Licensing process.

Performs additional duties as needed.

Act as primary point of contact for employees.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree with specialization in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of UAE Labor laws.
• 1‑2 years of experience working in HR in UAE school is mandatory.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience working in Human Resources Information Systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential information is critical.
• Attention to details.