Strategic HR Partner – Education & Multisite UAE

Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth Group seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to advise leadership across its Education division and multi-site operations in the UAE. You will translate business strategy into people-focused initiatives, supporting growth and high performance.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with school leaders and department heads to develop workforce plans, manage performance, and drive engagement while ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in education, with exposure to multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Experience collaborating with managers and board-level stakeholders across functions.
• Solid understanding of UAE labour law and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff across education and related sectors.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance, conduct, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate with school leadership on workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
• Partner with Principals and department heads to deliver HR initiatives supporting educational excellence.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and learning initiatives across the Education division.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, safeguarding requirements, HR policies, and regulatory standards.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Workforce planning

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

UAE labour law

CIPD certification (preferred)

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification

Job description

Gateworth Group seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to advise leadership across its Education division and multi-site operations in the UAE. You will translate business strategy into people-focused initiatives, supporting growth and high performance.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with school leaders and department heads to develop workforce plans, manage performance, and drive engagement while ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and regulatory standards.