HR Manager – Group of Schools
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About the Role
International Community Schools seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function across 6 branches in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing HR strategies, ensuring compliance with UAE Labor Law and ADEK regulations, and overseeing recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the HR department across all ICS branches
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and systems in line with organizational objectives and educational regulatory standards
- Oversee full cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention of academic and administrative staff
- Ensure all HR practices comply with UAE Labor Law and ADEK requirements
- Design and monitor performance appraisal systems and staff development programs
- Manage employee relations and handle complex disciplinary and grievance issues
- Supervise payroll processing, leave management, and employee benefits
- Maintain accurate and up to date employee records across branches
- Guide school principals and department heads on HR best practices
- Prepare HR reports and analytics for senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certifications preferred)
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in the education sector (school experience is mandatory)
- Strong understanding of UAE Labor Law and ADEK regulations
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a multi branch HR team
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and organizational skills
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Proficiency in HR software and MS Office Suite
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Role Summary
- The HR Manager will oversee the entire HR function across all school branches, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with UAE labor laws, and adherence to ADEK regulations.
- The ideal candidate must have significant HR experience in the education sector and the ability to lead and develop a high performing HR team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the HR department across all ICS branches.
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and systems in line with organizational objectives and educational regulatory standards.
- Oversee full cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention of academic and administrative staff.
- Ensure all HR practices comply with UAE Labor Law and ADEK requirements.
- Design and monitor performance appraisal systems and staff development programs.
- Manage employee relations and handle complex disciplinary and grievance issues.
- Supervise payroll processing, leave management, and employee benefits.
- Maintain accurate and up to date employee records across branches.
- Guide school principals and department heads on HR best practices.
- Prepare HR reports and analytics for senior leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certifications preferred).
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in the education sector (school experience is mandatory).
- Strong understanding of UAE Labor Law and ADEK regulations.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a multi branch HR team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Proficiency in HR software and MS Office Suite.
Benefits
- As per UAE Labor Law
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