Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding HR Assistant for Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi for immediate start. The school provides high quality education and follows the American Common Core Curriculum (Massachusetts). Successful candidate will have a 'can do' attitude, as life in a Charter School can be challenging at times, but equally highly rewarding, as our impact upon student learning is clearly visible every day.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Main Duties Provide support to the HRO in all HR related concerns and tasks Assist in managing the onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre-employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE Support in coordinating and managing employee exit processes, liaising with the Operations teams Primary responsibility to maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of the files stored in EDMS and the HR Master Database Specific Duties Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Conduct pre-employment safer recruitment checks for all staff, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on each case Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment Manage the onboarding of school based staff, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards Coordinate ADEK pass applications and processing for new staff, ensuring clarity of timelines and providing guidance and support where required Coordinate the visa and work permit applications and processing for new staff, ensuring they are aware of their requirements, in line with group-wide guidance and in collaboration with the HQ HR & Public Relations teams Performance Enablement Coordinate the school's probationary processes in accordance with group-wide policies and processes Coordinate performance review and appraisal cycles in accordance with group-wide policies and processes to support the SLT in achieving a high performance culture HR Operations: Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancellations and associated management for all school staff in coordination with HQ Public Relations team Management and reporting of staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all associated exit procedures are completed, including liaison with HQ payroll for the calculations of full and final settlements, and associated housing closeout procedures Maintain up to date confidential employment records and staff files on site at school Maintaining HR systems and ensuring they accurately reflect the staffing within the school Employee Relations: Provide excellent support to the staff through active listening, appropriate inquiries to help resolve issues and resourcefulness in addressing the staff's needs. Any other duties as reasonably expected Minimum Qualifications . Minimum diploma / degree of higher education; or . Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience . Minimum 2 years in HR or Recruitment in any industry; or . 1 year in Generalist HR within a service related industry Minimum Qualifications . Minimum diploma / degree of higher education; or . Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience . Minimum 2 years in HR or Recruitment in any industry; or . 1 year in Generalist HR within a service related industry Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: