Assistant HR Manager

Assistant HR ManagerThe British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant HR Manager to support our dynamic HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day to day delivery of high quality HR services at a leading international school.The closing date for applications is 22nd December 2025.About the RoleAs Assistant HR Manager you will support the day-to-day running of the HR function delivering exceptional service across the employee lifecycle. You will be a trusted advisor to leaders and staff ensure HR processes are implemented effectively and support ongoing HR strategy and initiatives.You will lead on recruitment employee relations onboarding compliance processes and be the go to person for HR support across the school.About YouYou will be a dedicated and highly organised HR professional with a strong understanding of best practice in human resources and a working knowledge of UAE employment law. With experience in a fast paced HR environment you thrive on managing multiple responsibilities with efficiency and discretion.You are confident working independently yet collaborative in your approach with excellent communication skills that help you build positive relationships across all levels of an organisation. Your attention to detail proactive mindset and ability to stay calm under pressure make you a reliable point of contact for both staff and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & StaffingLead full-cycle recruitment and onboardingDraft adverts job descriptions and recruitment communicationsDrive Emiratisation initiatives and reportingOversee pre-employment safeguarding checksEmployee RelationsAct as trusted advisor to staff and leadersSupport investigations grievances & disciplinary processesLead return-to-work meetings and sickness managementPromote employee wellbeing and positive staff cultureHR Operations & ComplianceLead HR administration payroll processes and visa processesEnsure adherence to UAE Labour Law ADEK requirements and Nord Anglia policiesMaintain accurate HR data and metricsSupport staff licensing and audit requirementsPerformance & DevelopmentLead probation processesSupport performance managementCoordinate HR induction and support training initiativesClick on the following link to access the job description Assistant HR ManagerAbout Nord Anglia EducationNord Anglia Education is the worlds leading premium schools organisation with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas Europe China Southeast Asia India and the Middle East. Together our schools educate over 88000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity wellbeing excellent academic outcomes and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.Every parent wants the best for their child so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.ProcessApplicants should submit a CV letter of application and the details of two professional referees one of which should be your current direct line manager.SafeguardingAt Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class safe happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race ability religion gender or post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 yearsRequired Experience:Manager#J-18808-Ljbffr