OPPORTUNITY OPEN

Position: HR Business Partner

Compensation: AED 20,000-25,000 plus statutory benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth is delighted to be partnering with one of the most respected family groups operating across the real estate, retail, and education sectors to recruit a HR Business Partner. As the business continues to expand its regional presence, it is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to contribute to the success of its people.

Serving as a key advisor to the leadership teams of the Education division, the HR Business Partner will translate business strategy into people-focused initiatives that support growth and high performance. This role will have oversight across a diverse operational landscape, including corporate functions, and educational institutions across the UAE and the broader Middle East ensuring both commercial success and an exceptional employee experience

Main Responsibilities

· Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of teaching, academic, and support staff, ensuring a positive employee lifecycle experience.

· Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance, conduct, grievances, and disciplinary processes across educational institutions.

· Collaborate with school leadership teams on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to meet current and future staffing requirements.

· Partner with Principals, School Leaders, and department heads to deliver HR initiatives that support educational excellence, staff engagement, and organisational objectives.

· Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and learning initiatives that promote a high-performance culture across the Education division.

· Ensure compliance with labour legislation, safeguarding requirements, HR policies, and educational regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

· 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably within the education sector, with some exposure to retail or multi-site operations.

· Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.

· Experience working closely with managers and board level stakeholders across diverse business functions.

· Solid understanding of UAE Labour Law and HR compliance requirements.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

· CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification preferred.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Apply

Applicants meeting this criterion and looking for a progressive and challenging opportunity should submit an application via, apply@gateworth.com quoting the GWG reference 22103.