Building a team is about more than filling seats. It is about finding the right people who believe in what you are building and want to be part of it. Aureus Academy, Singapore’s leading music school with over 750 team members, has officially expanded into Dubai and is looking for an experienced HR and Recruitment Specialist to join its on-ground team . This is a role for someone proactive and hands-on, ready to play a key part in establishing a new team in a fast-growing international business.

This is a role for someone currently based in Dubai, with experience in HR and recruitment, preferably within the UAE. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for the UAE operations, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and coordinating candidates. You will build and maintain a strong local talent pipeline, ensuring the company is ready to hire quickly as it grows. You will also coordinate onboarding and employee documentation, support day-to-day HR matters for UAE employees, and work closely with management and operations teams on their hiring needs. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable being the on-ground HR and Recruitment point of contact and who can work independently.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the Dubai and UAE hiring market. You are highly organized, proactive, and a natural communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills. You are comfortable working in a fast-growing company where priorities can shift and where your ability to solve problems and take initiative will be valued. Experience in a similar international or education-related business will be an advantage. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai.

To apply:
Send your updated CV to rose.anne@aureusacademy.com
When you apply, take a moment to make your application stand out. Highlight your experience in recruitment and HR within the UAE specifically, including the types of roles you have filled and your knowledge of local hiring processes and regulations, because this is a core requirement for the role. In your cover letter, describe your approach to building a talent pipeline for a new office or division, showing that you are proactive and can work independently. If you have experience with onboarding and employee documentation in the UAE, mention that clearly, as it demonstrates you can handle the full employee lifecycle. Given the company's recent entry into the Dubai market, expressing your interest in being part of a new chapter and helping to build a team from the ground up will show your enthusiasm and alignment with their growth plans.

About the Company:
Aureus Academy is a leading music education provider headquartered in Singapore. Founded in September 2013, the company has grown rapidly and was ranked 4th in “Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies” by The Straits Times and Statista . With over 18,000 students enrolled and more than 750 team members across its centres, Aureus Academy specialises in providing individually tailored music lessons for students of all ages and abilities . The company officially launched its first UAE centre at Festival Plaza, Dubai, marking an important new chapter in its international growth .