Human Resource Manager

TITLE: Human Resource Manager

REPORTS TO: School Director

COORDINATES: Principals, Supervisor, Teachers, Office Staff

SUPERVISES: Member Care Coordinator 

JOB GOAL: To develop, implement, and organize Human Resource strategies, services, programs, and policies. Advocate of ICS people. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Strategy - 

• Builds and strengthens the employer/employee relationship as the trusted HR advisor to the ICS people.
• Develop strategies to drive workplace equity, transparency, staff retention, and professional growth
• Operationalizing and continuously improving HR initiatives that invest in the ICS people
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies for school-wide consistency
• Strategic alignment of HR, school strategy, and compliance with Singapore laws and regulations, and other labor and licensing requirements
• Participate in the projection of staffing needs for the annual budget proposal and costing.

HR Operations -

• Partners with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, fulfilling all paperwork and legalities involved from hiring to exit - processing and management of visas, contracts, insurance, etc. 
• Leads the coordination of HR activities in on-boarding/off-boarding, orientation, assimilation programs, succession planning, and talent management. 
• Partners with Member Care to develop and implement appreciation systems to promote staff wellbeing and welfare. 
• Maintenance, audit, and control of employee information, compliant with international Data Protection regulations. 
• Work closely with Finance for all finance-related compensation matters 

Communication & Personal Development -

• Identify issues within your areas of responsibility and ensure that those issues are understood by the Leadership team, and regularly update your supervisor on your plans and status. 
• Develop and implement a personal professional development plan that will continue to build your skills, knowledge base, and leadership skills.

Other Responsibilities -

• Participation in school events, meetings, and functions
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the school management, supervisor, or committee

PERSONAL CONDUCT:

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and actions a consistent walk with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with ICS people ○ Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with operational and human resource laws and practices, employee relations, organizational planning, and excellent people management skills. 
• A team player with above-average oral and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and work effectively with employees from diverse backgrounds. 
• Demonstrates excellent people management skills. Able to adapt and work proactively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent analytical skills to provide appropriate data-driven solutions 
• Demonstrates ability to practice a high level of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality 
• Prior work experience in an international school environment is highly desirable 
• Knowledge of PDPA and GDPR is highly desirable 
• IHRP Certification is an added advantage

ICS will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore and do not require sponsorship of a visa.

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to jobs@ics.edu.sg. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.