HR & Operations Executive

Key Responsibilities 1. Human Resources & Talent Management - Manage full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for instructional, administrative, and support staff. - Oversee pre-employment compliance. - Administer staff regulations, payroll liaison, leave requests and maintaining of personnel records. - Serve as a trusted advisor for staff relations, performance management, and conflict resolution. 2. School Operations & Daily Logistics - Oversee the daily operational workflow of the school administrative office to ensure a welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff. - Manage daily staff attendance and substitute teacher coverage, coordinating emergency coverage when instructional staff are absent. - Coordinate logistics for school-wide events, professional development (PD) days, back-to-school nights, and graduation ceremonies. - Serve as a liaison to facilities, IT, and vendors to ensure staff workspaces, classrooms, and administrative technologies are fully functional. 3. Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance - Coordinate school safety and emergency preparedness initiatives, including tracking staff compliance with mandatory safety training, fire drills, and security protocols. - Ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal education compliance mandates (e.g., OSHA, Title IX, ADA, equal employment laws). - Maintain secure physical and digital personnel, health, and operational compliance records. - Assist with operational reporting for annual school audits, state reporting, and accreditation renewals. Qualifications & Skills: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Educational Leadership, or a related field. Experience: 3+ to 5 years of combined experience in HR administration and operational management (experience in a school or non-profit setting strongly preferred). Operational Agility: Proven ability to multitask, manage shifting daily priorities, and solve logistical problems quickly under pressure. Compliance & Discretion: Deep understanding of employment laws, background clearance standards, and the ability to handle highly confidential information with integrity. Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, organisational, and written communication skills. Preferred: - Candidate with HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR) or work in school environments. - Well-versed with the Employment Act, Tripartite Law and Human Resource process. - Familiarity with HRIS platforms, Job Recruitment Portals. - Candidate must have flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to support school operational needs. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.