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Senior HR Specialist

We are looking for a Senior HR specialist to join our team and help us create a positive and supportive work environment for our students, faculty, and staff.

They will be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, managing the recruitment process, and providing employee relations support.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that are aligned with the school's mission and values.
  • Manage the recruitment process for all positions, including faculty and staff.
  • Provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution, mediation, and grievance handling.
  • Develop and implement employee training programs.
  • Conduct performance reviews.
  • Manage compensation and benefits programs.
  • Stay up-to-date on HR trends and best practices
Posted: May 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationSharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Start DateJune 2023
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, Licensed Teacher
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Annual ticket
  • Medical insurance
  • Accommodation allowance

 

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a senior HR role in a school setting.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
TEFL certification required
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About the School

SAIS is an American Curriculum School that hosts over 25 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in grades K-12. The mission of Sharjah American International Schools is to provide a Western education within a context that respects local traditions, to encourage academic excellence, to implement an inclusive learning environment that accepts students of all ability levels and provides for their needs, and to build personalities that embrace 21st-century learning skills and show interest in the important issues of the global community. Our vision is to be internationally recognized and locally trusted, we strive to establish and maintain a community that inspires a passion for learning, where students dare to embark on challenging journeys to achieve their visions or to explore possible opportunities as innovators or future entrepreneurs. Our community embraces and nurtures its cultural diversity. We are proud to have a diversified learning community where all members work together in harmony, collaboration, and respect to achieve their common goals and support each other’s needs.