HR Manager - School Experience
Role Overview
International Community Schools is seeking an experienced Group HR Manager to lead and strengthen the Human Resources function across its group of schools in Abu Dhabi.
This is a group-level leadership role covering HR governance, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development in a multi-site environment.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
International Community Schools is seeking an experienced Group HR Manager to lead and strengthen the Human Resources function across its group of schools in Abu Dhabi.
This is a group-level leadership role covering HR governance, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development in a multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a group-wide HR strategy aligned with the organization’s vision and objectives.
- Establish, review, and standardize HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and internal guidelines across all branches.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, probation, promotion, transfer, succession planning, and employee exit processes.
- Advise senior management, principals, and department heads on workforce planning, organizational structure, and employee relations.
- Develop and manage performance appraisal, staff development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
- Ensure consistent and fair implementation of HR policies across all schools.
- Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other sensitive employee relations cases.
- Maintain employee records, organizational charts, job descriptions, staffing data, and HR documentation.
- Prepare HR dashboards and reports covering recruitment, turnover, attendance, vacancies, and performance.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, regulatory requirements, safeguarding standards, and internal school policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
- Proven HR management experience within a school or educational institution is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- CIPD, SHRM, or an equivalent professional HR certification would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Benefits are provided according to UAE Labor Laws.
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