HR Assistant

About UOWD

Established in ‎1951 and ranked in the top ‎1% of universities worldwide,
Australia's University of Wollongong is a global brand with international
campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over ‎40 internationally
recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning ‎10 in-demand industry sectors.
All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai's Knowledge
and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading
professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers
Australia, PMI, and others.
The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are
the education gateway of choice for over ‎3,500 students, representing ‎100+
nationalities. Our global community of ‎152,000 alumni are pursuing career
goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB,
Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico.
Additionally, research reveals that ‎83% of fresh graduates are employed
within six months of graduation.
Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through
teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its
heart. Our ‎200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access
to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning
spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an
enriched learning experience for our students.
* QS World University Rankings ‎2023
*Data from the Graduate Destination Survey ‎2017 to ‎2020 About the Department

The People & Culture Team plays a critical role in ensuring that the
University's human resources (employees) are skilled, motivated, effective and
managed to facilitate the achievement of our mission and goals, along with
fostering a culture reflecting our corporate values.
The position of HR Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the Human
Resources department in various administrative and operational tasks. The role
holder will assist with the implementation of HR programs, provide support to
employees, and contribute to the smooth functioning of HR processes. The HR
Coordinator helps maintain a positive work environment and ensures compliance
with HR policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to
comprehend and effectively communicate University policies, procedures and
concepts to a variety of stakeholders. Serving as a member of the People and
Culture Team and reporting to the Head of P&C, the primary responsibility will
be to provide support in functional areas of Human Resources and assist to
drive HR excellence.
Requirements & Responsibilities

Requirements;
* Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality at all times
* Has integrity and operates with transparency
* Resilient and adaptable to change
Responsibilities;
* Recruitment and onboarding support
* HR data management
* Employee relations
* HR programme support
* Benefits administration
* Compliance and policy adherence
* Employee separations
* Payroll processing & reconciliation
* Employee inquiries and support
* Visa compliance
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Qualifications & Experience
* Human Resource certification (e.g., CIPD) or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* ‎2 years relevant experience
* Experience in an administration environment processing a large volume of requests
* Experience dealing with UAE Ministry officials and offices