HR Officer - UAE National

Taaleem
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: People, HR & TalentExperience: 4-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Accuracy","Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Prioritization","Confidentiality","Communication","Proactive","Empathetic","Solutions focused","Diplomatic"]

Provide effective, empathetic HR support for school staff as the primary point of contact for employment matters, including contracts, payroll-related processes, leave, and HR policy guidance. Manage onboarding and staff inductions, coordinate visa/work permit and KHDA/ADEK processes, support recruitment activities, maintain HRMS records, and handle performance, investigations, insurance, and staff exits in line with compliance requirements.

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HR Officer - UAE National

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Job Summary

Provide effective, empathetic HR support for school staff as the primary point of contact for employment matters, including contracts, payroll-related processes, leave, and HR policy guidance. Manage onboarding and staff inductions, coordinate visa/work permit and KHDA/ADEK processes, support recruitment activities, maintain HRMS records, and handle performance, investigations, insurance, and staff exits in line with compliance requirements.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Be the primary point of contact for school staff on HR matters including contracts, employment terms, payroll-related processes, housing, HR policies, leave, and entitlements.
  • •Manage onboarding for incoming staff, including pre-employment communications, liaising with IT for system/email setup, and processing staff ID cards.
  • •Coordinate visa, work permit, and KHDA/ADEK applications, renewals, cancellations, and compliance tracking through HRMS to avoid penalties.
  • •Support recruitment by arranging interviews, tracking candidates for teaching roles, sourcing/shortlisting for non-teaching roles, and issuing offer letters and contract renewals/amendments.
  • •Administer performance/probation cycles, manage life and health insurance processes, conduct pre-employment due diligence checks, support disciplinary/investigation recordkeeping, and process staff exits including final settlements, visa cancellations, and housing procedures.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree holder and a recognized HR qualification/professional accreditation (preferred).
  • •At least 4 years’ experience in a supportive HR role, with understanding of UAE Labour Law preferred.
  • •Knowledge of HRMS is an advantage.
  • •Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ideally HRMS.
  • •Accuracy, strong organization/prioritization, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information empathetically and diplomatically.
Experience:4-10 yearsHR
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:AccuracyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsPrioritizationConfidentialityCommunicationProactiveEmpatheticSolutions focusedDiplomatic
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookHRMS

Eligibility

Nationality:UAE National

Company Brief

Taaleem
Operates a network of private schools and education services in the UAE, providing K-12 learning through internationally recognized curricula. Focuses on high-quality schooling, teacher development, and modern campus experiences.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2007
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