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Head HR for a Leading Global School
A leading global school based out of Pune
Head HR for a Leading Global School

Head HR for a Leading Global School at A leading global school based out of Pune · Pune · 15 - 20 years · Posted 11 Feb 2023

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Head HR for a Leading Global School

at A leading global school based out of Pune

Agency job
via Merito
15 - 20 yrs
Best in industry
Pune
Skills
HR management
Human Resources (HR)
Recruitment/Talent Acquisition
Employee Engagement
Performance management
Labour law
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

About Company

Our client is a leading global co-educational day and boarding school for ages 2-18 having it’s first campus in India based out of Pune. The school will follow the English National Curriculum and IGCSEs with students progressing to the IB Diploma Programme offering unparalleled excellence in sports, music, and the arts.


Roles & responsibilities:

Establish the Human Resource department for the central office as well as the school

• Manages all HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, benefits, and compensation

• Develops and maintains the school’s employee policies and procedures, employee handbook and employee forms

• Manages the recruitment process including posting, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for open positions

• Supports the Leadership Team in the recruitment of Expat faculty and staff

• Prepares and maintains accurate job descriptions and oversees the employee onboarding, orientation, exit processes and document completion

• Advises and consults with Head of School and relevant leadership team members to resolve and/or diffuse employee issues, oversees and directly engages in the resolution of delicate employee matters and seeks at all times to protect the School’s best interest

• Monitors and submits insurance claims related to worker’s compensation

• Develops, implements and maintains effective compliance with Employment and Labor Laws and Regulations

• Maintains employee records and files

• Oversees VISA, relocation, logistics and administration for Expat faculty and staff 

• Leads Annual Performance Management process for faculty and staff

• Leads professional development initiatives for faculty and staff

• Supervises HR Manager whose key responsibilities will be supporting the HR Team, administering payroll, benefits, relocation and logistics for expats, managing the school’s email account, vacation tracking

• Liaison with International educational authorities for Expat appointments 

• Strong executive coaching skills with a focus on leading through change

• Effective consulting skills covering the full range of HR disciplines

• While the above includes a description of the essential functions of the position, other duties may be assigned.


Requirements:

• Graduate/Postgraduate MBA-HR

• Work experience for an International School

• 15 – 20 years and above of relevant experience

• Excellent verbal and written fluency in English and Hindi.

• Related working experience as Executive Assistant in other international schools or companies is preferred.

• Good communication and coordination skills. 

• Good organisation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneNote, etc)

• Kind, pleasant and effective communicator, willing to serve people at all levels in the organization

• Working knowledge of human resource principles, procedures and practices

• Ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions and activities

• Well-developed business ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of discretion

• Knowledge of Indian, Expat and state employment laws and regulations 

• Knowledge of business and payroll software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of working on HR ERP would be preferred

• Proficient in the use and application of a range of psychometrics in assessment, selection and development environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

• Knowledge & Experience of Expat appointments 

• Experience of working with an International school will be preferred 


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