People & Culture Officer – HR Partner for School

About the role

The People & Culture Officer will act as the primary HR partner for Rashid and Latifa School, supporting staff throughout the full employee lifecycle. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with UAE and DGHR regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all staff on contracts, terms, conditions, and payroll.
• Support the P&C team in attracting and recruiting staff, meeting recruitment KPIs, and managing headcount and budget.
• Oversee onboarding processes, including pre‑employment communication and orientation.
• Coordinate probationary periods, performance reviews, and appraisal cycles, producing data dashboards.
• Advise line managers on professional development and monitor learning records.
• Implement HR policies, manager toolkits, and P&C processes.
• Assist senior leadership with investigations, disciplinary actions, and escalation of legal risks.
• Develop and maintain vacancy dashboards and ensure job descriptions are up to date.

Required profile

• Higher education degree or equivalent graduate‑level qualification.
• Recognised HR qualification or professional membership (e.g., CIPD) – desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in any industry, or 2 years as a generalist HR professional in a service‑related sector.

Required skills