People & Culture Executive - Aldar Education (Maternity Cover)

Role Overview

People & Culture Executive (Maternity Cover) at Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role provides generalist People & Culture support across an allocated school and cluster, serving as the first point of contact for school-based colleagues.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. Beginning with one school and 250 students in 2007, the organization has grown to support over 31,000 students and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, representing over 100 nationalities. The group offers a range of brands for all learners from nursery through adult education, with the broadest choice of curricula across the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi. Services include a Teacher Training Academy and ancillary support. The organization's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape the future, directly supporting Abu Dhabi's educational goals and guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

The People & Culture Executive ensures consistent delivery of People & Culture processes, policies, and systems across their allocated school and cluster. The role works collaboratively with the Cluster People & Culture Manager and Talent team to support the full employee lifecycle while maintaining accurate records and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture Operations

• Support monthly payroll cycles by validating attendance reports.
• Process new joiners, terminations, salary revisions, and employee updates in line with payroll timelines.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Oracle and ensure data integrity for reporting and audits.
• Liaise with HQ Payroll to verify end-of-service and staff deduction calculations.
• Coordinate employee letters and documentation in line with approval processes.
• Support the clearance and exit process for leavers, including exit interviews and documentation.
• Track and monitor probation and annual performance evaluation forms to ensure timely completion by line managers.
• Support verification and administration of benefits such as accommodation, education allowance, and related entitlements.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in the recruitment process including CV screening, initial candidate calls, offer processing, and reference checks.
• Organise and attend recruitment events to promote Aldar Education as an employer of choice.
• Support onboarding activities, ensuring all required documents are collected, verified, and saved in Oracle/EDMS.
• Coordinate with GRE and HQ teams for MOHRE and ICP applications, token submissions, and visa processes.
• Participate in and support the organisation of induction sessions for new joiners and ensure a positive onboarding experience.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Support the Cluster People & Culture Manager with employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary matters in line with policy and UAE labour law.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation of all cases.

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare regular People & Culture reports including onboarding, offboarding, CTC dashboards, employee relations reports, and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records across all People & Culture systems and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Contribute to cluster-level and HQ data requests as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Cluster People & Culture Managers, Talent Officers, and HQ functions to deliver consistent people services across the cluster.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote Aldar Education's values and a positive, people-focused culture within all interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in People & Culture, ideally within education or hospitality.
• Familiarity with UAE labour law, payroll processes, and People & Culture systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion) is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Competent in using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Discretion and professionalism in managing confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• Flexibility to travel within the cluster as required.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is highly advantageous).

Additional Information

• Contract type: Maternity cover position.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.
• Professional development, coaching, and training are available to all staff.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others, as well as develop themselves.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• UAE Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.