Duties and Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy and Planning
• Leading the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures to support the School's goals and objectives.
• Communicate HR objectives to all stakeholders, including staff, Governors, and Harrow International Management Systems (HIMS).
2. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
• Manage and oversee the recruitment process to ensure the selection of high-quality candidates aligned with the School's strategic vision.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pool to meet current and future staffing needs.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing requirements and plan for personnel costs.
• Create effective recruitment channels and strategies to attract top talent, including online job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and academic partnerships.
• Develop and implement onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into the School’s culture and processes.
3. Compensation and Benefits
• Implement and manage the School’s compensation and benefits programs to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Conduct market benchmarking surveys and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Work with the finance department to prepare and manage the HR budget.
• Monitor and manage the compensation and benefits budget throughout the year. And provide support and information to employees regarding their benefits options and entitlements.
4. Employee Relations and Compliance
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with legal regulations and local employment laws.
• Handle staff issues and legal HR matters in consultation with relevant authorities.
• Provide professional HR advice to the Head Master and Governors as required.
5. Performance Management and Development
• Support the implementation of performance assessment processes, providing clarity and support to team leaders.
• Identify training needs through annual appraisals and manage learning and development activities.
• Monitor training effectiveness and adjust programs as necessary.
6. HR Operations Management
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including managing the HRIS to ensure data accuracy and security.
• Streamline HR workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supervise HR staff, ensuring positive and transparent communication within the department.
Safeguarding
• Implement safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with the School’s policies on child protection and health and safety.
• Ensuring that the School’s safeguarding policies on child protection and health and safety are implemented effectively.
Requirements
Minimum Academic Degree required
• Bachelor’s degree (HR focus preferred) or above
Professional skill and knowledge required
Mandatory
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• Sound knowledge of employment issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
• Sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on own initiative and multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and with personnel from all levels
Experience
Mandatory
• Have at least 5 years of generalist HR management experience in a cross-culture organization
• Experience in implementing, maintaining, and improving relevant systems and procedures
Desired but not mandatory
• Interested in gradually growing into an HR generalist as the School continues to grow
• Previous experience of working in a similar role in an international school
IT Skills
Mandatory
• MS Office Suite.
Desired but not mandatory
• HRIS/ERP systems