Senior HR Business Partner

The International Schools of North America is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to criminal records and background checks.

- Department: Human resources
- Job title: Senior HR Business Partner
- Reports to: HR Manager

***Job purpose

Report directly to HR Manager for daily operations and strategic plans to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness:

- Closely partner with Head of School/School Principal(s) to align HR strategy to business strategy, by understanding School’s needs, priorities, and development to provide proper HR services for day-to-day operation and to propose right efficient HR approach for school development.
- Assist in the management of the HR Team, implementation of the processes & policies, and conduct of the expansion.

***Duties and responsibilities

HR functions & operations (60%):
- Manage all aspects of expatriate-related issues for entire employment at the School including but not limited to mobility, relocation, repatriation, visa, work permit, safeguarding, health insurance, banking, etc.
- Act as an HR contact point with Department Heads/Academic Leaders for all HR issues, policies, and processes to ensure sufficient information well shared, enhance communication & support to employees and deliver HR services in time with expected results.
- Be capable to build processes that each HR subordinate can follow, perform assignments, and support the business effectively.
- Solve employee conflicts and work on legal case if necessary.
- Support for HR analysis and planning such as workforce planning, headcounts, talent acquisition, etc. in a timely and accurate manner.
- Fulfill multi-tasks and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver results for forming new structures at the School.

HR Strategies and Projects (20%)
- Set high standards for policies/handbooks/guidelines launched.
- Provide consultancy or onsite support for the expansion of the business (if any).

Budget (5%)
- Prepare, monitor yearly staffing costs and deal with key internal stakeholders for getting approval and implementing guidance.
- Make an efficient approach to achieve targeted financial results and talent/ high performance staff’s retention.
Support for setting relevant forms, reports, and system (if any).

Other tasks by HR Manager (5%)