People and Culture Executive - HR Operations
Posted date [2026-07-08]
(ID: 47616)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
People and Culture Executive - HR OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: People and Culture Executive - HR Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education Management
Function: Human Resources
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
People and Culture Executive - HR Operations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity for an organized HR professional who can support school-based people services across payroll coordination, employee records, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations support, and HR reporting. This role is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, UAE labour law awareness, and the ability to work confidently across education teams, cluster leadership, and central HR functions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 9000-14000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with
the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The People and Culture Executive - HR Operations will act as a key HR support contact for allocated schools and clusters, helping ensure that employee lifecycle processes are delivered accurately, confidentially, and on time. The position supports the smooth operation of school staffing services by maintaining reliable HR records, coordinating payroll inputs, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, supporting employee relations documentation, and contributing to consistent people practices across Aldar Education’s growing school network in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily People and Culture operations across assigned schools and clusters, ensuring employees receive timely and professional HR service.
* Validate attendance reports and support monthly payroll cycles by coordinating accurate employee information within required deadlines.
* Process employee lifecycle updates including new joiners, terminations, salary revisions, staff changes, and related HR documentation.
* Maintain employee records in Oracle and other HR systems, ensuring data accuracy for reporting, audits, payroll, and compliance checks.
* Coordinate with HQ Payroll teams to verify end-of-service calculations, staff deductions, payroll queries, and employee payment updates.
* Prepare employee letters, approvals, HR forms, contract documents, and official records in line with internal processes.
* Support exit procedures for leavers, including clearance tracking, documentation completion, exit interviews, and final record updates.
* Track probation reviews and annual performance evaluation forms to help line managers complete employee assessments on schedule.
* Assist with benefits administration including accommodation, education allowance, staff entitlements, and related employee queries.
* Support recruitment activities such as CV screening, initial candidate calls, reference checks, offer processing, and recruitment event coordination.
* Help organize onboarding activities by collecting, verifying, and saving required documents in Oracle, EDMS, or approved HR platforms.
* Coordinate with government relations and HQ teams on MOHRE, ICP, visa, token submission, and related employment process requirements.
* Assist with induction sessions for new joiners and contribute to a smooth, welcoming, and well-structured onboarding experience.
* Support the Cluster People and Culture Manager with employee relations casework, investigations, disciplinary documentation, and policy application.
* Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters, personnel files, payroll details, and investigation documents.
* Prepare regular HR reports covering onboarding, offboarding, cost-to-company dashboards, employee relations updates, and quality assurance checks.
* Respond to cluster-level and HQ data requests with accurate, organized, and timely information.
* Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements that support operational efficiency and consistent HR service delivery.
* Promote a positive people-focused culture by reflecting Aldar Education’s values in daily communication and employee interactions.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in People and Culture, HR operations, employee services, or a similar support role.
* Previous experience in an education, school, hospitality, or service-led environment is highly valuable.
* Working knowledge of UAE labour law, employee documentation, payroll coordination, and HR compliance is desirable.
* Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar HR information systems will be an advantage.
* Strong ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
* Good understanding of onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and HR reporting processes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to support employees, school leaders, and central HR teams professionally.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across payroll, recruitment, documentation, and reporting.
* High attention to detail and confidence in checking employee data, forms, letters, and system records.
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and coordinate across school-based teams, cluster managers, HQ departments, and external process partners.
* Flexibility to travel within assigned school clusters when required.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.
Skills Set
* People and Culture operations
* Human resources administration
* Payroll coordination
* Employee lifecycle management
* Onboarding and offboarding
* Employee relations support
* UAE labour law awareness
* Oracle Fusion
* HR data management
* EDMS documentation
* MOHRE process coordination
* ICP process coordination
* Visa documentation support
* Benefits administration
* Attendance validation
* HR reporting
* Employee records management
* Performance review tracking
* Recruitment support
* CV screening
* Offer processing
* Reference checks
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Outlook
* Confidential information handling
* School HR support
* Cluster HR coordination
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong pathway for a People and Culture professional who wants to build a meaningful HR career within Abu Dhabi’s Education Management sector. Aldar Education provides exposure to a large school network, structured HR systems, professional development, coaching, training opportunities, and collaboration with experienced education and people leaders. The position gives the successful candidate a chance to support high-performing schools, contribute to a positive employee experience, and grow within one of the UAE’s respected education groups.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating a wide network of schools and learning services across the UAE. The organization supports students, educators, and school communities through inclusive learning, strong operational standards, and future-focused education. With a growing workforce and a commitment to safeguarding, professional development, and national development goals, Aldar Education offers people-focused career opportunities for professionals who want to contribute to quality education and community impact.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The People and Culture Executive - HR Operations will act as a key HR support contact for allocated schools and clusters, helping ensure that employee lifecycle processes are delivered accurately, confidentially, and on time. The position supports the smooth operation of school staffing services by maintaining reliable HR records, coordinating payroll inputs, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, supporting employee relations documentation, and contributing to consistent people practices across Aldar Education’s growing school network in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily People and Culture operations across assigned schools and clusters, ensuring employees receive timely and professional HR service.
* Validate attendance reports and support monthly payroll cycles by coordinating accurate employee information within required deadlines.
* Process employee lifecycle updates including new joiners, terminations, salary revisions, staff changes, and related HR documentation.
* Maintain employee records in Oracle and other HR systems, ensuring data accuracy for reporting, audits, payroll, and compliance checks.
* Coordinate with HQ Payroll teams to verify end-of-service calculations, staff deductions, payroll queries, and employee payment updates.
* Prepare employee letters, approvals, HR forms, contract documents, and official records in line with internal processes.
* Support exit procedures for leavers, including clearance tracking, documentation completion, exit interviews, and final record updates.
* Track probation reviews and annual performance evaluation forms to help line managers complete employee assessments on schedule.
* Assist with benefits administration including accommodation, education allowance, staff entitlements, and related employee queries.
* Support recruitment activities such as CV screening, initial candidate calls, reference checks, offer processing, and recruitment event coordination.
* Help organize onboarding activities by collecting, verifying, and saving required documents in Oracle, EDMS, or approved HR platforms.
* Coordinate with government relations and HQ teams on MOHRE, ICP, visa, token submission, and related employment process requirements.
* Assist with induction sessions for new joiners and contribute to a smooth, welcoming, and well-structured onboarding experience.
* Support the Cluster People and Culture Manager with employee relations casework, investigations, disciplinary documentation, and policy application.
* Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters, personnel files, payroll details, and investigation documents.
* Prepare regular HR reports covering onboarding, offboarding, cost-to-company dashboards, employee relations updates, and quality assurance checks.
* Respond to cluster-level and HQ data requests with accurate, organized, and timely information.
* Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements that support operational efficiency and consistent HR service delivery.
* Promote a positive people-focused culture by reflecting Aldar Education’s values in daily communication and employee interactions.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in People and Culture, HR operations, employee services, or a similar support role.
* Previous experience in an education, school, hospitality, or service-led environment is highly valuable.
* Working knowledge of UAE labour law, employee documentation, payroll coordination, and HR compliance is desirable.
* Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar HR information systems will be an advantage.
* Strong ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
* Good understanding of onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and HR reporting processes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to support employees, school leaders, and central HR teams professionally.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across payroll, recruitment, documentation, and reporting.
* High attention to detail and confidence in checking employee data, forms, letters, and system records.
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and coordinate across school-based teams, cluster managers, HQ departments, and external process partners.
* Flexibility to travel within assigned school clusters when required.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.
Skills Set
* People and Culture operations
* Human resources administration
* Payroll coordination
* Employee lifecycle management
* Onboarding and offboarding
* Employee relations support
* UAE labour law awareness
* Oracle Fusion
* HR data management
* EDMS documentation
* MOHRE process coordination
* ICP process coordination
* Visa documentation support
* Benefits administration
* Attendance validation
* HR reporting
* Employee records management
* Performance review tracking
* Recruitment support
* CV screening
* Offer processing
* Reference checks
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Outlook
* Confidential information handling
* School HR support
* Cluster HR coordination
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong pathway for a People and Culture professional who wants to build a meaningful HR career within Abu Dhabi’s Education Management sector. Aldar Education provides exposure to a large school network, structured HR systems, professional development, coaching, training opportunities, and collaboration with experienced education and people leaders. The position gives the successful candidate a chance to support high-performing schools, contribute to a positive employee experience, and grow within one of the UAE’s respected education groups.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating a wide network of schools and learning services across the UAE. The organization supports students, educators, and school communities through inclusive learning, strong operational standards, and future-focused education. With a growing workforce and a commitment to safeguarding, professional development, and national development goals, Aldar Education offers people-focused career opportunities for professionals who want to contribute to quality education and community impact.
