People & Culture Assistant

The People & Culture Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

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