Job Title: Senior Coordinator for Human Resources
Reporting Relationship: Director for Administration & Operations
Location: Global Studies University
Expected Starting Date: For immediate hire
Job Status: Full-time
Role Purpose: Responsible for providing professional support in the area of human resources.
About Us
The Africa Institute is a globally oriented institution of research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora, in the humanities and social sciences. It is conceived as a research-based think-tank, and a postgraduate studies institution (offering both master’s and Ph.D. programs, and diplomas in African Languages and Translation), which aims to train a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies. The Africa Institute is proposed to be a model center of excellence in research, teaching, and documentation that is hoped to match in quality and breadth of coverage, existing peers of African and African Diaspora Studies in Africa, Europe, and North America. The Africa Institute is now integrated into the newly established Global Studies University (GSU) to form one of its networks of semi-independent institutes and colleges, each concentrating in different regions worldwide. These globally oriented institutions aim to focus on postgraduate studies, research, and documentation of histories, cultures, and peoples who constitute different regions of the world. The institution is led by Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Global Studies University, and Salah M. Hassan, Dean of The Africa Institute and Chancellor of Global Studies University. Read more
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the HR employee records
- Manage and maintain the HRMS system Odoo and propose modifications to support the needs of the university
- Preparation of HR documents required for new hires; security approval, visa application, health insurance, and onboarding package
- Support in the onboarding process for new hires, including briefing them on staff policies and procedures
- Stay informed about government HR policies and maintain their application with employees
- Recommend new HR policies for management
- Facilitate employee engagement initiatives for team building purposes and the calendar of events
- Develop and maintain relationships with third-party vendors offering services to employees. These include and are not limited to, healthcare centers, sports facilities, and discount services
- Assist with coordination of performance appraisals for staff
- Support in finding relevant training programs for staff as part of Training and Development for staff
- Coordinate the Internship Program for incoming interns at the university
Required Education
- Master’s degree in a related field
Required Work Experience
- 7 – 10 years of experience in human resources, preferably in a governmental entity
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and human resources regulations of Sharjah and UAE
- Experience in working in a diverse environment in an asset
Key Competencies
- High level of confidentiality
- Fluent in Arabic
- Competent in English
- Effective communication skills
- Computer and technology savvy
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Easily adaptable and flexible with colleagues and office space
If you are interested, kindly send an email with your CV and a Cover Letter to the following email: careers@theafricainstitute.org. Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line.
*Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.
*Global Studies University is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
*We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.
