People & Culture Assistant

About the role

The People & Culture Assistant provides day‑to‑day administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities: post vacancies, screen applications, schedule interviews, and prepare offer/onboarding documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new faculty and staff, including contracts and orientation materials.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, ensuring data confidentiality.
• Assist with visa, residence permit, medical fitness, and other government‑related processes for expatriate employees.
• Track leave, attendance, and benefits; respond to staff enquiries on HR policies and procedures.
• Support performance management, probation reviews, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Organise staff engagement events, recognition programmes, and culture initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, letters, certificates, and other documentation.
• Support off‑boarding, including exit procedures and end‑of‑service processing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 1‑3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role; university or education sector experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience working with HRIS platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Sponsorship of residence permit and visa processing, medical insurance, and biennial vacation air tickets.
• Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with Qatar Labour Law.
• End‑of‑service gratuity as per Qatar Labour Law.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, multicultural, collaborative work environment on a modern campus.