Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities -

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

· Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier academic and non-academic talent.

· Ensure optimized time-to-hire, cost efficiency, and ≥ 85% offer-to-joining conversion.

· Build strong talent pipelines to meet current and future staffing needs in line with the school’s development plan.

2. Onboarding, Induction & Exit Formalities

· Deliver structured induction programs ensuring all new staff complete induction as scheduled.

· Provide onboarding packs, statutory training, and assign mentors to support integration.

· Manage exit processes including resignations, settlements, and exit interviews; analyse trends for retention strategies.

3. Compliance & Policy Management

· Ensure full compliance with labour laws, safeguarding, and statutory requirements in an international school context.

· Oversee work permits, visas, background checks, and police clearances.

· Review and update HR policies annually; ensure all staff are trained and compliant.

4. Performance Management & Appraisals

· Implement and manage performance appraisal systems ensuring 100% goal setting and timely reviews.

· Provide structured feedback, support professional growth, and manage performance improvement plans (PIPs).

· Partner with academic leadership to align staff performance with school standards and accreditation requirements.

5. Employee Engagement & Retention

· Drive initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.

· Organize engagement programs, recognition events, and well-being initiatives tailored to school culture.

6. Training & Professional Development

· Ensure 100% completion of safeguarding, POSH, fire safety, and first aid training.

· Maintain comprehensive training records and encourage continuous learning opportunities.

7. HR Operations & Systems

· Ensure HRIS data accuracy (≥ 99%) and manage payroll with zero error.

· Address employee queries within defined timelines and issue HR documents promptly.

· Regularly update organizational charts, job descriptions, and reporting lines.

8. Budgeting & HR Analytics

· Prepare and manage the annual HR budget with efficient resource utilization.

Use HR data and analytics to inform leadership decisions.

Requirements

· Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

· 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within international schools or education sector.

· Strong understanding of global HR practices, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.

· Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

· Prior experience in an international or A Level/IGCSE school environment

· Strategic thinker, problem solver, and collaborative leader.

· Integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the ethos and values of international education.