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Job description / Role
HR Advisor - Dubai
Main Responsibilities:
• Be the primary point of contact for all school staff on HR queries, including contracts, terms and conditions, payroll, housing, HR policies and entitlements
• Manage 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, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards
• Coordinate new starter induction in school, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment
• Coordinate the visa and work permit applications, renewals and cancellations and relevant related processing for new staff, ensuring they are aware of their requirements, in line with Taaleem-wide guidance from Central Office, ensuring school isnt subject to fines or penalties for non-compliance
• Support the Heads of School with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records of cases are kept within confidential staff files
• Responsible for issuing NOCs, and other relevant staff letters (e.g. Bank, Government, Immigration etc.)
• Coordinate the school’s probationary, performance review and appraisal cycles to support the Heads of School in achieving a high-performance culture
• Liaise with DHA/HAAD to obtain Occupational Health cards and relevant licenses and insurances for School Doctors and Nurses
• Create and issue LOIs, contracts, contract renewals and amendments and associated documentation in line with the Taaleem wide terms and conditions and policies
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree, recognised HR Qualification and/or professional accreditation preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supportive HR role, understanding of UAE Labour Law preferred but not essential. Knowledge of HRMS systems an advantage
Competencies:
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, and ideally HRMS
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Diplomatic and able to deal with sensitive and personal information and issues in a confidential and supportive manner
• Accurate support and guidance to the Principal and employees
• Ability to keep abreast of changes in the law or company policy
About the Company
Taaleem's main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.
Taaleem, which means education in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. We only recruit the best international teachers who are capable of delivering our international curricula in a creative and engaging manner.
Taaleem is seeking to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.