Under the direction of the Head of School, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for the administration and management of all areas of human resources for the School. The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented person with excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Manages all HR functions including recruitment, 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
• Oversees 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 relations 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
• Maintains employee records and files
• Supervises HR Coordinator whose key responsibilities will be supporting the HR Manager, administering payroll, benefits, visas for teachers
Skills
• Minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources management
• Bachelor’s degree
• 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
• Working knowledge of basic business and payroll software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Details
Job Location
Al Kuwait, Kuwait
Company Industry
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Human Resources and Recruitment
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
1
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience
Min: 5
Residence Location
Kuwait
Degree
Bachelor’s degree / higher diploma