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Senior HR Coordinator(Talent Acquisition & Partnerships)- Local Contract

About Us
The British School of Kuwaitis at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation in Kuwait, delivering an outstanding British education that nurtures the thinkers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Our teachers and support staff are an integral part of the school community, shaping our achievements and underpinning the reputation of our school. They are also part of our wider global community within Nord Anglia Education, sharing ideas, learning and best practices across 55 schools worldwide.

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the school’s general HR operations, overseeing recruitment processes, and fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the school’s reputation and opportunities for staff and students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of HR best practices in an educational setting and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Generalist HR

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, ensuring a professional and confidential service.
• Manage employee life cycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Provide guidance to staff and leadership on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Maintain and update HR systems and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures aligned with the school’s strategic goals.

Recruitment

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviews and onboarding.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with the school’s values and diversity objectives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment support.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience and build a strong employer brand for the school.

School Partnerships

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external organizations, universities, and professional networks to enhance opportunities for the school community.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with the school’s mission and objectives.
• Represent the school at networking events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of partnerships and provide regular updates to the leadership team.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law, and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage external partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in an international or independent school setting.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and safer recruitment practices in schools.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discreet and trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude.

Safeguarding

Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.

If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.

For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.

The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.

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Senior HR Coordinator(Talent Acquisition & Partnerships)- Local Contract About Us The British School of Kuwaitis at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation in Kuwait, delivering an outstanding British education that nurtures the thinkers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Our teachers and support staff are an integral part of the school community, shaping our achievements and underpinning the reputation of our school. They are also part of our wider global community within Nord Anglia Education, sharing ideas, learning and best practices across 55 schools worldwide.

Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the school’s general HR operations, overseeing recruitment processes, and fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the school’s reputation and opportunities for staff and students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of HR best practices in an educational setting and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Key Responsibilities

Generalist HR Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, ensuring a professional and confidential service. Manage employee life cycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding. Provide guidance to staff and leadership on HR policies, employment law, and best practices. Maintain and update HR systems and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures aligned with the school’s strategic goals. Recruitment Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviews and onboarding. Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with the school’s values and diversity objectives. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment support. Maintain a positive candidate experience and build a strong employer brand for the school. School Partnerships Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external organizations, universities, and professional networks to enhance opportunities for the school community. Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with the school’s mission and objectives. Represent the school at networking events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. Monitor the effectiveness of partnerships and provide regular updates to the leadership team. Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within the education sector. Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law, and HR compliance. Demonstrated ability to build and manage external partnerships. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential Desirable Qualifications & Experience: CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent. Experience in an international or independent school setting. Familiarity with safeguarding and safer recruitment practices in schools. Personal Attributes Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Discreet and trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times. A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude. Safeguarding Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience. If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer. For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years. The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.

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