People & Culture Coordinator — University HR

Oryx University; Doha; On-site; QAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oryx University in Doha, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, seeks a People & Culture Assistant to deliver day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle.

You will assist recruitment, onboarding, records management, visa/residence processes for expatriates, attendance tracking, and development initiatives in a dynamic university environment.

Excellent English, strong organizational skills, and confidentiality are essential; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR or administrative role; university/education sector is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency with HR systems and MS Office; confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities: posting vacancies, screening, interviews, and onboarding documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new faculty and staff with contracts and orientation materials.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files.
• Assist with visa, residence permit (QID), medical fitness, and government processes for expatriates with PRO.
• Track leave and attendance, respond to staff inquiries on HR policies and procedures.
• Support performance management, probation reviews, training and development initiatives.
• Organize staff engagement events and culture initiatives; prepare HR reports and letters.
• Assist with offboarding, including exit procedures and end-of-service processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oryx University in Doha, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, seeks a People & Culture Assistant to deliver day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle.

You will assist recruitment, onboarding, records management, visa/residence processes for expatriates, attendance tracking, and development initiatives in a dynamic university environment.

Excellent English, strong organizational skills, and confidentiality are essential; Arabic language skills are a plus.