Main Responsibilities

• As a member of the School’s Executive team, design and implement HR strategy, plans and policies that are aligned with the School’s values and objectives and collaborate with the Heads in identifying HR needs in their spaces
• Use HR data to inform decisions and optimise initiatives
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture promoting collaboration and employee morale
• Lead talent acquisition, retention, and performance management strategies
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and empower school management to uphold policies
• Identify and mitigate HR-related risks
• Address concerns, conicts, and ensure fair policy application
• Oversee initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being
• Manage competitive compensation programmes aligned with budget, strategy and priorities
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee the HR Sub-Committee’s work and prepare reports
• Lead the implementation of the strategic initiatives and policy implementation approved by the HR sub-committee
• Guide the HR team in delivering initiatives and fostering service and excellence
• Stay current with HR trends through continuous learning and networking

Minimum requirements

Qualications

• Postgraduate qualication in Human Resources Management or other relevant area
• SABPP accreditation advantageous

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of Human resource generalist experience
• Five (5) or more years of senior-level Human Resources experience, with expertise in Human
• Resources strategy, employment relations, and talent management, preferably in an educational, service or non-prot industry
• Experience in managing projects from start to nish and development of new initiatives
• Proven ability and strong knowledge of labour laws, employment relations practices, trends and Human Resources best practices