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.
  

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