People & Culture Assistant

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.
  

Essential

• Bachelors 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
  

• 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