Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the job

Key Responsibilities: • Recruitment & Staffing - Coordinate recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff, including advertising roles, shortlisting candidates, and scheduling interviews. - Support the leadership team in finalizing hiring decisions. - Ensure background checks, credential verification, and reference checks are completed. - Maintain a recruitment database and talent pipeline. • Onboarding & Orientation - Manage onboarding process for new staff, including orientation sessions, documentation, and benefits enrollment. - Provide welcome support for international hires (visa processing, relocation assistance, cultural integration). - Ensure all new staff receive staff handbooks, school policies, and IT access. • HR Administration & Records - Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, staff files, and contracts. - Monitor staff leave balances, attendance records, and contract renewal dates. - Coordinate with payroll/finance teams to ensure accurate salary and benefits administration. • Policy Implementation & Compliance - Develop and implement HR policies in line with school values and local labor laws. - Ensure legal compliance related to employment contracts, labor regulations, and workplace safety. - Keep up to date with changes in employment law and HR best practices. • Staff Relations & Performance Management - Support professional development initiatives and coordinate appraisal/performance review processes. - Address staff concerns or grievances professionally and confidentially. - Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture. - Organize staff engagement events, well-being programs, and recognition initiatives. • HR Strategy & Reporting - Contribute to strategic planning around recruitment, retention, and workforce development. - Provide HR reports and data analysis for school leadership when required. - Participate in HR audits and internal evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience; experience in an educational or international setting preferred.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficient in HR software systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Fluency in English (required); additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting expatriate staff (visas, onboarding, relocation).
• Familiarity with international school operations and staff lifecycle.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently under pressure.

Preferred Technologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience; experience in an educational or international setting preferred.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Proficient in HR software systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Fluency in English (required); additional languages are a plus.