Human Resources Manager

**LOCATION**

Hamelin Laie International School

**REPORTING TO**

Principal & HR Manager Spain

**DIRECT REPORTS**

HR Coordinator & HR Assistant (if appliable)

**OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS**

**Internal**:
Teachers, area coordinators & other management staff.

SLT members

**External**:
Parents

Business partners & external service providers

**KEY RESULTS AREA**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, training and development, administering pay, benefits, leaves, dealing with ER issues, HR system integration and upkeep, legal advice, work alongside other partners of the business and enforcing company policies and practices amongst other duties.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff in the department.

Overseeing the daily workflow of the department.

Providing constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Provision of daily training and development within the department for succession planning within the department as well as within the business itself.

Supervising staff events.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Works closely with central offices to make sure that the HR function is clear and concise while making sure requirements are met.

Liase with audit & payroll partners to make sure legal and due diligence is met.

Provides support and guidance to HR coordinators, management, and other staff when complex, specialised, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings and makes sure that budgets and trends are met accordingly.

Provides employee integration strategies for new hires to make sure employee and business needs are met.

Analyses trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.

Salary calculations and yearly reports, meeting budget requirements and targets.
- Intricate control and analysis of staff head count and FTEs to adequately report to central.

Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

Maintains compliance with national and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Provides training and development strategies for staff in all areas of the business, to continuously provide progress and improvement in the business and to stay competitive and attractive for talent retention and attraction.

Managing the Performance management system, while also looking at improvement methods that will impact the operating of the business in a positive way, as well as making sure staff efficiency and progress continuously progresses with the business needs.

Implementing, integrating, and maintaining current and HRIS systems to facilitate and better control HR and processes.

Ensuring legal compliance and due diligence accordingly.

Attending court and mediation proceedings when necessary.

Dealing with trade unions at the organisation while making sure all parties involved are aligned.

Performs other duties as per evolving needs of the business.

Data management and budget creation for staff management purposes on all required platforms.

Ensure the compliance of security safety procedures for children safety and staff safety.

**PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS**

**Required Skills/Abilities**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or relate