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 platforms Experience 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