People & Culture Assistant

Job description

The People & Culture Assistant will provide day-to-day administrativeand operational support across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilitiesinclude, but not limited to:

• Supporting recruitment activities, including posting of job vacancies, assisting in screening applications, scheduling interviews and preparing offer / onboarding documentation
• Coordinating onboarding and induction for new faculty and staff, including preparing contracts and orientation materials
• Maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, in line with data confidentiality requirements
• Assisting with visa, residence permit (QID), medical fitness and other government-related processes for expatriate employees in coordination with PRO
• Tracking leave, attendance and employee benefits, and responding to staff enquiries on HR policies and procedures
• Supporting performance management, probation reviews, training and professional development initiatives
• Support in organizing staff engagement events, recognition programmes and culture initiatives
• Preparing HR reports, letters, certificates and other documentation
• Supporting offboarding, including exit procedures and end-of-service processing
• Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role (university or education sector experience is an advantage)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working with HR systems
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills and a service-oriented attitude

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Qatar Labour Law and local government procedures (Ministry of Labour, Metrash, immigration processes)
• Proficiency in Arabic
• Professional HR certification
• Experience with HRIS platformsExperience working in a multicultural environment

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience
• For company sponsored employees: Sponsorship of residence permit and visa processing, Medical insurance, biennial vacation air tickets
• Annual leave, public holidays in accordance with Qatar Labour Law
• End-of-service gratuity in accordance with Qatar Labour Law
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, multicultural and collaborative work environment on a modern campus environment

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