The People & Culture Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include, 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
