Head Of HR

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the founding team at Downe House Riyadh . Reporting to the Head of School, the Head of HR will provide an efficient and responsive strategic, administrative and organisational HR service to the school. This will be achieved by helping the Head of School to lead ?people management? by providing professional skills and technical capabilities, specialist subject knowledge (including employment legislation), integrity in decision making and operational activity that is required for the effective operations of Human Resources at Downe House Riyadh.Key ResponsibilitiesSchool Values and Ethos

• Actively promote our unique school visions through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life at Downe House Riyadh.
• Always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and support colleagues.
• Ensure that you comply with any rules, policies and procedures implemented by the school.
• To ensure that you model the speaking of English when in the presence of students and in public areas of the school.
• To respect and support Saudi culture.

Policies and Legal

• To prepare, communicate, implement, and monitor all HR policies and procedures.
• To implement all policies and procedures in respect of payroll, in liaison with the schools? Finance Manager.
• To develop and implement all policies and procedures in respect of staff attendance and the staff rota.
• To implement the schools? Safer Recruitment Policy.
• To ensure legal compliance throughout human resources management, including but not limited to, ensuring that all staff are legally employed and that their spouse and children are in receipt of the correct visas and permits as required by Saudi Law and as applicable.
• Support the Head of School in the preparation of reports to the Board of Directors including, but not limited to, a termly HR report and a termly Safeguarding report.

HR Duties

• Support the Head of School in the identification of job role requirements and the preparation of s and Person Specifications.
• Maintain an up-to-date library of s and Person Specifications.
• Maintain an effective and efficient HR database using the schools? MIS systems for all personnel records and routines.
• Maintain up to date staff personnel files including confidential matters.
• Ensure that all staff personnel files are compliant with the schools? requirements for a Single Central Register and Safer Recruitment.
• Maintain up to date records of all staff contracts and salaries and benefits. Prepare and distribute renewal of contracts for all academic and non-academic staff as appropriate.
• Ensure that all staff benefits such as bonuses, flight allowances, etc. are administered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Initial point of contact for all personnel queries.
• To successfully line manage the Public Relations Manager (PRM) and the HR Assistant/s to ensure all day-to-day HR activities are well executed and in line with policy and procedures of each school.

Recruitment

• To manage all aspects of the staff recruitment process in liaison with the Head of School as appropriate.
• To prepare effective recruitment materials including job descriptions, person specifications, advertisements, and information packs for candidates which portray the schools in a positive light.
• To manage the interview process and timetable of the interview day, ensuring interview records are kept in-line with school requirements.
• To ensure effective communication with candidates throughout the interview process.
• Upon appointment arrange for the appropriate documentation to be completed and statutory requirements (including safeguarding checks) met.
• To service the short-listing panel and provide them with references and other documentation as required.
• To manage all aspects of the visa and work permit process for all staff employed on overseas contracts and direct the work of the Public Relations Manager responsible for Visas and Work Permits.

Human Capital and Organisational Development

• Ensure that all academic and non-academic staff receive appropriate and timely induction.
• Ensure that the probationary period of all academic and non-academic staff is managed and monitored in liaison with the appropriate members of the Leadership Team.
• Ensure that all groups of staff and departments prepare and implement an on-going professional development training programme that meets the aims and objectives of the schools and the Schools? Development Plans.
• Ensure that the performance management of the academic and non-academic staff is managed in accordance with the policies and procedures, managing any conflicts or implementation issues that may arise during the annual cycle.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organisation.
• Develop strategies for the integration of overseas and local staff in liaison with the Head of School and the Leadership Team/s.
• Nurture a positive working environment.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with policy.
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.
• To engage fully in all safeguarding training as required.

Other

• To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Head of School.

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