HR Manager – British Curriculum School

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education
Curriculum: British
Salary: AED 13,000 per month (inclusive of fixed allowances)
Nationality: Open

A newly opening British curriculum school in Dubai, backed by a well-established education group with multiple successful schools in the region, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all human resources operations.

This role is critical to ensuring smooth school opening, regulatory compliance, and the development of a positive, professional, and supportive school culture.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for teaching, academic, and support staff

• Coordinate onboarding processes, inductions, and employment documentation

• Handle KHDA requirements including teacher permits, staff approvals, and qualification verification

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations including employee records, attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, KHDA regulations, and internal policies

• Maintain accurate and confidential HR documentation and reporting

Employee Relations & School Culture

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff queries and HR-related matters

• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and grievance handling

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive school culture

Performance Management & Development

• Coordinate staff performance reviews, appraisals, and probation assessments

• Support professional development, training initiatives, and staff engagement programs

• Work closely with school leadership to support retention and workforce planning

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of HR management experience in the UAE within a school or education environment

• Strong knowledge of KHDA processes, teacher permits, and staff qualification verification

• Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and education sector HR practices

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently in a start-up school environment

• Preference for candidates of Indian, Filipino, or Lebanese nationality

About the Company

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