HR Manager

TITLE: HR MANAGER

REPORTS TO: GENERAL DIRECTOR 

Primary Purpose:

Senior HR Manager responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process, designing company policies, and setting objectives for the HR team.

Responsibilities:

• Set objectives for the HR team and track progress
• Design and implement company policies that promote a healthy work environment
• Develop compensation and benefits plans
• Support and suggest improvements to the entire recruitment process
• Discuss employees’ career development paths with managers
• Organize learning and development programs
• Ensure HR staff addresses employees’ requests and grievances in a timely manner
• Maintain HR procedures that comply with labor regulations
• Supervise the HR team and ensure the goals set are met.
• Create company policies that will encourage a healthy work environment.
• Address complaints and resolve them by implementing innovative solutions.
• Make changes and suggest improvements wherever required to ensure the proper functioning of the department.
• Design interesting onboarding sessions and processes for new recruits.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring process of new employees.
• Oversee HR metrics and document the observations for future policy-making reference.
• Review the budget for the department and ensure it is being adhered to.
• Evaluate the performance of HR employees and give constructive feedback.
• Ensure the department is adhering to company policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Senior HR Manager or similar role
• Solid understanding of labor legislation
• Excellent communication abilities
• Leadership skills
• Ability to foster healthy employee relations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent ability to create a comfortable and healthy work environment for employees.
• BSc degree in Human Resources Management
• MSc degree in HR or relevant certification is a plus

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit:  www.abs.edu.kw