HR Assistant (Temporary)

Manage and support day to day operations of the Human Resources school office. Manage the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs. Provide support and advise in the various human resources functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development and employee counselling.

• Support the HR Manager with the day to day operations of the Human Resources school office. Manage the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
• Provide support in the various human resources functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development and employee counselling.
• Prepare employment contracts and maintains all personnel files of employees in coordination with the PRO and Ministry of Labour/Education requirements.
• Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on school policies, procedures and documentations.
• Conduct new employee orientations to explain school policies, compensation and benefit programs.
• Administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
• Develop and maintain HRIS database, employee files and records.
• Update employee handbook as required.
• Perform specific research/investigation into operational issues as requested.
• Assist and prepare statistical summaries and reports for school and GEMS Corporate office.  
• Oversee the implementation and compliance with GEMS Human Resources policies and, procedures to be consistent across cluster.  
• Act as a Superuser for any HR Systems including implementation as well as existing systems. Act as a role model in data quality and governance.   
• Collaborate with HR Manager on any focus area that has been identified as key improvement areas and shadow where necessary to allow for enhancement of experience.   
• Support HR Manager with reporting, data analysis and action plans across key focus area and support driving HR objectives.  
• Support HR Manager with any HR Community development activities including HR Connect, HR functional Training and sounding board participation.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in general HR office procedures, policies and methods
• At least a minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a HR generalist capacity
• Ability to multi-task and work at pace.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.