Job description

The HR Manager at GEMS Education will lead all human resources functions within a school setting, reporting directly to the Principal/CEO and functionally to the corporate HR Business Partner. The role encompasses the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, employee relations, and offboarding. Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes for both teaching and non-teaching roles, preparing contracts and onboarding materials, conducting employee inductions, managing day-to-day HR functions including file management, HRIS updates, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law. The HR Manager also handles employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employee engagement initiatives. They will process leaver documentation, conduct exit interviews, and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. The role requires collaboration with leadership teams and HR Cluster Leads and contributes to organizational HR strategy implementation. Strong communication, organizational, and HR systems proficiency are essential for success in this role.