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