People & Culture Officer (Rashid and Latifa School)

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - People & Culture Officer (Rashid and Latifa School) (26002220)Job Description People & Culture Officer (Rashid and Latifa School) - (26002220) Job Description We are seeking a People & Culture Officer to serve as the primary HR partner for our school, supporting staff across the full employee lifecycle. The role is responsible for leading recruitment and onboarding, enabling performance and professional development, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with UAE and DGHR law. Working closely with school leaders, this position will implement HR policies and strategies while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive employee experience that supports our business objectives.ResponsibilitiesIs the primary point of contact for all school staff on People related matters, including contracts, terms and conditions and payroll Supports P&C team in the effective attraction and recruitment of all staff Support the onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre-employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE Business partner middle leaders and SLT Manages employee exit processes, liaising with the Operations teams  Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Support the recruitment strategy in collaboration with the Head of P&C Be responsible for meeting RLS recruitment KPI’s  Headhunt and work alongside external recruiters for key positions as per the strategy and budget Develop data dashboards to report on vacancies  Manage headcount and budget in line with hiring managers and finance  Build relationships with hiring managers  Ensure there are job descriptions for all jobs advertised  Implement and develop onboarding strategies  Performance EnablementCoordinates the probationary processes for new hires with line managers, in line with policy and DGHR law Coordinates performance reviews and appraisal cycles and creates data dashboards  Professional development – Advises and supports line managers as per the Professional Learning policy Monitors books and tracks PD for school staff and provide reports as requested by the SLT  Policy and Strategy ImplementationImplement P&C policies by advisingImplement manager toolkits and P&C processesInform Head of P&C of any updates that might need to be considered  Employee Relations Supports the SLT with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records are stored in the employee records  Provide advice, counsel and guidance to Middle Leaders on relevant issues and escalate to SLT where required Escalate concerns from SLT if it cannot be solved informally Escalates cases where there is a legal risk to the Head of P&C Perform any other duties as reasonably expected  Qualifications Degree of higher education; orRelated industry qualification, of graduate leveLRecognised HR Qualification and/or professional subscription (eg CIPD) desirableMinimum 3 years in HR in any industry; or 2 years in Generalist HR within a service related industry Job Category: Human Resources (Human Resources)Advertiser: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: YesMonthly Salary: 10001-20000Schedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 31/07/2026Unposting Date: 30/08/2026

Degree of higher education; or Related industry qualification, of graduate level. Recognised HR Qualification and/or professional subscription (e.g., CIPD) desirable. Minimum 3 years in HR in any industry; or 2 years in Generalist HR within a service related industry.

Primary HR partner for the school; lead recruitment and onboarding; enable performance and professional development; manage employee relations; ensure compliance with UAE and DGHR law; maintain confidentiality and positive employee experience. Act as the main point of contact for staff on People-related matters (contracts, terms and conditions, payroll). Support attraction and recruitment strategies; manage onboarding for new staff; collaborate with SLT and middle leaders; manage exit processes; develop dashboards on vacancies and headcount; build relationships with hiring managers; ensure job descriptions exist for advertised roles; implement onboarding strategies. Coordinate probationary processes and performance reviews; support professional development; monitor PD records and report to SLT. Implement P&C policies; advise on policy updates; provide guidance to middle leaders; support investigations and disciplinary management; escalate where required.