Human Resource Officer

• Manage employee relations by providing guidance and support to the school employees on HR policies and procedures, resolving employee complaints, and conducting investigations, disciplinary procedures, and grievances as needed.
• Lead recruitment and selection efforts for all school positions, including creating job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Develop and deliver training programs for school employees on a variety of HR-related topics, including new hire orientation, diversity and inclusion, and performance management.
• Ensure effective structures and processes that deliver on the school's purpose and vision.
• Manage the performance management process for all school employees, including setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, including managing employee payroll, ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations, and overseeing employee leave and time off policies.
• Drive programs that ensure employee engagement that in turn deliver on all stakeholders’ satisfaction, including the Board.
• To oversee staff welfare, professional development, and talent management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Reports to the school principal.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a Human Resources Generalist role, a professional certificate will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive employee engagement initiatives, to boost staff morale and productivity.
• A strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, as well as a good working knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems is critical and may be called upon to resolve a wide range of employee relations issues and compliance challenges.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial to ensuring that employee records and other documentation are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work as a team or independently.