HR Advisor - Part Time

Taaleem

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP749-46

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Taaleem is one of the UAE's largest premium education providers, with ten schools across the country. We currently have a part time position available within one of our nurseries for an experienced HR professional to join the business supporting the day to day HR operations of the establishment

Job purpose:
To provide an effective people-related support function to the school, and to be the key point of contact for new, current, and exiting staff in relation to their employment matters

Key Accountabilities:
• 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
• Ensure the school’s recruitment activity is in line with the staffing headcount and work closely alongside the CO Recruitment Manager on recruitment. Arrange interviews and track candidates for teaching roles and provide regular updates to CO and Principal. Source and shortlist candidates for non-teaching role as required
• Create and issue LOIs, contracts, contract renewals and amendments and associated documentation in line with the Taaleem wide terms and conditions and policies

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, recognised HR Qualification and/or professional accreditation preferred

Experience: 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.

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