Human Resources Staff Partner

Introduction

The Inter-Community School Zurich is the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area. Proudly an IB World School, ICS is renowned for the community it has created over the past six decades.

Located in the picturesque village of Zumikon, near a beautiful Nature Reserve, the school

is only 10 km away from the old town of Zurich.

As a School, we are committed to creating a truly supportive learning environment in which all members of the community are challenged to achieve their individual potential, encouraged to pursue their passions, and expected to fulfill their responsibilities.

We teach, motivate, and inspire our children by promoting inclusion, encouraging cooperation, and making sure everyone feels safe and accepted.

We are seeking an experienced HR Staff Partner to join our HR Department. As a Staff Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organisations strategic goals by providing for the staff of the school access to training in HR policy, practice, and processes at the school.

You will collaborate with different departments to provide guidance and support on various HR matters ensuring compliance with policies and you will consult with all employees to provide daily HR guidance, so as to build a culture of care and transparency.

Specific Responsibilities

Role :

Building culture and engaging staff by consulting with our staff to provide daily HR guidance

Bring best practices to the workplace by resolving complex employee relations issues and addressing grievances.

Participate actively in policy development and design by working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Increase transparency by providing HR Policy guidance and support.

Be future-focused and ready by monitoring and reporting on workforce and succession planning.

Challenge ideas and practices by suggesting new practices and improvements in HR systems and operations based on employee feedback.

Responsibilities :

Establish relationships across the HR function to ensure all transactional, operational and other needs are managed in a timely and seamless fashion liaise with HR colleagues as necessary to resolve issues or queries

Manage and guide the delivery of specific staff performance actions as decided by the Head of School and / or CHRO

Contribute to developing HR metrics and dashboards to generate valuable data insights for the school to identify trends as they relate to employee life cycle

Support the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives

Collaborate with department managers to provide guidance and support on HR-related matters

Support in the recruitment and selection process, including job ads, candidate screening, and interviewing

Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations, including employment law and employee benefits

Develop and maintain employee relations programs, promoting a positive work environment and resolving conflicts effectively, coaching staff where appropriate

Manage and monitor employee performance, providing guidance to enhance productivity and engagement

Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitive and equitable practices

Consult with Employees and provide daily HR guidance

Work closely with the School Executive to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Montior and report on workforce and succession planning

Suggest improvements to HR systems and operations based on employee feedback

The successful candidate will have :

Proven experience as an HR business partner or similar role in the education management industry.

In-depth knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Key Skills

• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Google and Microsoft Suites,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities,
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment,
• Open customer mindset,
• Collaboration and cooperation,
• Analytical and goal-oriented.
Il y a 14 jours