Human Resources Executive

About the role

The HR Executive will support effective and compliant people operations across Cognita Middle East’s regional team and its network of schools in the GCC. Acting as a key point of contact for employees and leaders, the role provides generalist HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases and respond to employee queries in line with SLAs.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, benefits and draft employee communications such as letters, NOCs, certificates and contracts.
• Oversee visa, work permit and medical insurance processes, track attendance, leave, training and performance documentation.
• Support payroll inputs, verify processing accuracy and prepare HR reports and audit‑ready documentation.
• Provide HR advice on performance, grievance and disciplinary matters and act as first point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Manage end‑to‑end off‑boarding, including EOSB, visa and insurance cancellation, ensuring a smooth and compliant separation.
• Contribute to health & safety and safeguarding strategies, incident reporting and risk assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• Experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle, preferably in the education sector.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks across locations.

Required skills

• Proficient with HRIS tools.
• Proficient with database systems.