Human Resources Adviser, UAE
Be a part of an exciting new growth opportunity Convenient Dubai location Work for an ASX 200 organisation with an extensive global footprint Develop your career in a collegial and supportive environment
The Human Resources Adviser, UAE is responsible for providing first line HR advisory and basic employee relations advice to the UAE Navitas employee population. This role will act as a key intermediary between the employee population and HR services support, such as payroll which is provided by the HR Shared Services team, based in Sydney, Australia. The HR Adviser also provides HR operational support specific to the UAE, such as recruitment & selection coordination in an expatriate environment, issuing employment contracts in line with UAE labour law and the accurate and timely processing of employment visa’s. The position aims to continually provide the UAE leadership team with a consistently professional level of operational and advisory HR advice and support, as well as maintaining relationships and a strong communication link with the Australian based HR Shared Services team. The ideal candidate we seek will ideally have the following:
Tertiary qualifications in a Human Resources or business related discipline Demonstrated knowledge of UAE Labour Law Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating significant volumes of recruitment in the Middle East Knowledge and solid experience managing UAE specific HR operational requirements such as the employee visa process and the yearly renewal of Medical Insurance for employees Experience in providing advice and support to senior managers Demonstrated ability to engage with employees in a professional and trusted manner, be a reliable adviser and be committed to providing a high level of customer service Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills Experience managing stakeholders in a global context and remotely Demonstrated computer literacy relevant to the role, including competency with the MS Office suite and knowledge of HRIS systems
What we can offer you:
Flexible work arrangements A fun and supportive team environment Modern and innovative facilities Career progression and development pathways Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence Mobility within the organisation and locations Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees their family. An attractive UAE Salary Package. RESPECT.
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About Murdoch University From our beginnings as a free-thinking university to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have never lost sight of our purpose. With more than 23,000 students and 1,700 staff from across 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our free-thinking graduates, life-changing research, and innovative campus and industry developments have made – both in Western Australia and around the world. Murdoch University has entered into a partnership for Navitas to operationally support its Dubai campus for a period of 15 years from 1 January 2019 to December 2033.The University’s Dubai campus was established in 2008 and currently teaches more than 400 students in undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in the fields of business, information technology, education, media and communication, with additional degrees commencing in 2019.
About Navitas Navitas is a leading global education provider that delivers an extensive range of educational services to over 80,000 students annually through more than 120 institutions in 31 countries. We are proud to be an ASX 200 listed organisation and strive for continuous growth and excellence with students at our forefront. With a large diversified global footprint, Navitas are committed to improving lives through education, have a passion for student outcomes and growth through conviction and rigour. Teaching and students are at the heart of what drives us. We are proud of our graduates, teachers and support staff and we are excited about our future, and the future of delivering accessible and effective education. Successful candidates will require full working rights in the UAE and may need to undergo a criminal records check. Navitas promotes equality, flexibility and equal opportunity in the workplace. As such, we invite experienced candidates of all ages, nationalities and people with a disability to apply. Please apply by sending your resume with cover letter to:
[email protected] The closing date for applications for this role is: 6pm UAE Time, Sunday 8th July 2018. For further information, please contact the Murdoch University Dubai Careers email contact at:
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RESPECT.
DRIVE.
ADVENTUROUS.
GENUINE.
RIGOUR.
CONVICTION.
