Role Overview Athena Education is seeking a professional and organized HR Officer to support day-to-day human resources operations. The role involves coordinating employee-related activities, maintaining accurate records, supporting recruitment processes, assisting with onboarding, and helping ensure smooth HR administration across the organization. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and time-management skills.

HR Administration:

• Manage routine HR administrative activities and employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare HR letters, forms, reports, and other employment-related documents.
• Ensure HR files are properly organized and maintained.

Recruitment Support:

• Assist with preparing job vacancies and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Review applications and help arrange interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Communicate with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• Support the HR team with joining formalities and hiring documentation.

Employee Onboarding:

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.
• Collect and verify required employee documents.
• Help new employees understand basic HR procedures and workplace policies.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records.

Employee Support:

• Respond professionally to routine employee HR queries.
• Coordinate HR-related requests and follow up on pending matters.
• Support employee engagement and workplace communication activities.
• Handle sensitive employee information with appropriate confidentiality.

Attendance & Leave Coordination:

• Maintain attendance and leave records.
• Monitor employee leave requests and related documentation.
• Assist with preparing attendance and HR reports when required.

HR Compliance & Records:

• Support the implementation of company HR policies and procedures.
• Keep HR documentation organized and readily accessible.
• Assist with maintaining compliance-related records and employee documentation.
• Support internal HR audits and reporting activities when required.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Coordinate with departments regarding employee-related requirements.
• Prepare routine HR updates and administrative reports.
• Follow up on HR tasks to ensure they are completed within required timelines.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR function.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can submit their updated CV to careers@athenaeducationglobal.com with please use “HR Officer – Dubai” as the email subject line. Your CV should clearly highlight relevant HR experience, recruitment or employee-support responsibilities, HR administration skills, and any experience within an education or professional services environment. Applications should include accurate contact details and a clear summary of relevant experience to support the recruitment team during the shortlisting process.

About the Company:

Athena Education is Established in 2015, Athena Education is a leading K-12 educational institution based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We proudly operate nine schools, five in Dubai and four in Sharjah, offering comprehensive UK and US curricula from kindergarten through Grade 12.

Our commitment is to provide an education that aligns with the Athena Core Values and achieves the learning outcomes of the US/UK curricula. Our eco-friendly campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including digital technology support, including AI, dedicated laboratories, learning spaces and play areas. These resources foster knowledge development while enhancing students’ language proficiency, reasoning abilities, and critical thinking skills. We are dedicated to supporting the holistic development of every child, ensuring they are well-prepared for tertiary education. An education-focused organization where effective people management and organized HR operations contribute to a professional and productive workplace. The HR Officer will play an important role in supporting employees and maintaining smooth day-to-day HR processes.