Jobs at Jewels Leading Lights Academy

Description

• Are you an exceptionally talented, driven HR person looking to join an organization that is making a difference in our global societies?
• The pioneering Jewels Leading Lights, seeks a skilled and versatile HR & Administration Manager to provide day-to-day HR support in the implementation of human resource policies, and procedures, and ensure smooth office operations in the office. You will provide a full HR employee life-cycle service to all employees/contractors as the first point of contact for all HR inquiries.
• This position reports to the Director

About You

• You know how to include people and make them feel a part of a broader purpose. You are instinctively drawn to people with diverse experiences and skills and recognize the attributes that come together to form a powerful team.
• You are convinced about the power of culture and believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast.
• You have a vivid vision for organisational structure. In a high growth environment, you are planning talent acquisition, team and career development, and training at least a year ahead.
• You are fueled by helping people learn, stretch, and excel. You are a leader who brings out the best in others by creating leadership and opportunities at all levels.
• You are passionate about diversity and inclusion in the organisation and are a stickler for ethics and values.
• Staff well-being, welfare, and engagement comes naturally to you.
• You have experience with global best practices and understand how matrix structures come to life.
• You will have managed a change management process and demonstrated effective ways to enable your workforce to adapt to new ways of working.
• You have strong knowledge of payroll and HR-related statutory compliances.
• You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity.
• You are a master administrator.

What You’ll Do
Human Resources:

• Develop the key HR strategy for the school to help it with its journey of continued growth.
• Work with the school team members to establish and maintain Employee Handbook per labor standards and HR standards.
• Full responsibility to ensure contracts for our consultants are renewed on a timely basis and all required paperwork is maintained.
• Respond to general queries from managers and employees, signposting them to the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Work closely with staff to ensure HR policies are adhered to
• Train department Heads and team members on the performance management system and ensure annual performance appraisals are completed in line with the Global performance appraisal schedule.
• Support the Director with the development and implementation of projects as required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the school and its staff and maintain compliance.
• Set up and Maintain the Learning and Developing department to organize training for the team members per their training needs.
• Maintain and implement Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy at all times.
• Recruitment:
• Develop a strong recruitment brand to attract the brightest talent to the organisation.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts across the region and strengthen the schools career opportunities exposure in the local markets.
• Ensure consistent on-boarding and orientation experience for new hires, including development of the training center.

Administrative:

• Ensure timely payroll processing and attendance and leave management.
• Ensure insurance coverage of staff and settlement of insurance claims.
• Manage all staff documentation and entry and exit formalities.
• Implement processes for compliance with local regulations and the schools policies and ensure that all HR-related compliances are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure regular updating of existing policies and processes and the introduction of new ones.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and updating of the HRMS.
• Manage day-to-day administration, upkeep, and management of the organisation’s facilities and ensure all the needs of the staff are promptly met.
• Oversee all administrative responsibilities in the office, compliance, the schools policies and procedures, and other legal, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Administration.
• A Master's Degree is preferred.
• 7-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous HR management experience is a must.
• Have experience with HR budgets.
• Thorough understanding of the labor and employment laws where we have presence.
• Good computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing.
• Good organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to perform despite tight schedules.
• Has a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Experience analyzing, collecting, and managing data.
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and reliably, to a high standard and to deadlines.
• Compensation
• Salary is based on experience and education.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Jewels Leading Lights offers competitive benefits.

Skills:

• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g Global Professional in HR ( GPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM
• HRIS Systems Experience a plus (Taleo, Peoplesoft), Oracle Enterprise BI suite a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic, and good communication skills.
• Hyperion/EPM, SQL, Tableau, and OBIEE.

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Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an exceptional person as a Guidance Counsellor who would assist students with their educational, career, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teachers’ data.
• Work with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintain student records and ensures their confidentiality.
• Provide information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.
• Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.
• Relate closely with, and involves parents in planning students career plans, and assists in the resolution of school related problems.
• Assist in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
• Register students new to the school, provides orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out from school, and assist those that do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
• Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional office environment.
• Contribute in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a counsellor in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and good work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills.