HR Specialist

We are seeking a HR Specialist with prior HR knowledge and experience to join our HR team at the Al Hamra Campus on a full time basis, covering HR services across our five campuses.

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

We are seeking a HR Specialist with prior HR knowledge and experience to join our HR team at the Al Hamra Campus on a full time basis, covering HR services across our five campuses. The individual’s responsibilities will span across a range of HR activities, including key responsibilities for all transactions relating to recruitment, onboarding and other HR operational activities.

Standard working hours will normally be from 7:45am to 4pm, 5 days a week - Sunday to Thursday during term time, however, due to the nature of the role and requirements within the HR work cycle, this means a high level of flexibility and commitment is required, often working outside of the standard hours, with some work activities requiring completion during the School holidays.

Full Job Description is available here: HR Specialist
- Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role.
- Show evidence of strong administrative and recruitment support at a senior level within a large organisation.
- Show evidence of strong Human Resources skills in ensuring that safe-guarding, recruitment and on-boarding requirements for new staff are dealt with in accordance with the school policies;
- Be proactive in their approach to dealing with interactions with external and internal enquires on HR matters in line with the school’s expected high standards;
- Be familiar with basic HRM systems
- Have an analytical mind and be able to process HR data and offer advice to various stakeholders on request;
- Go the extra mile, including working outside of standard school hours, ensuring service level delivery is met;
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to deal effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams;
- Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto

We can offer:

- Highly motivated and engaged students
- A school with a strong sense of community
- A learning focused school committed to staff development
- Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school's enrichment programmes

Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.
- An up to date two-page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph
- How do you demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner and how does current pedagogical practice have an impact in your classroom?
- How do you create a positive classroom climate and support student well-being in your current school?
- What strategies do you use to ensure that all learners in your classroom attain very well?
- What is your contribution to your current school community?

BISR is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. We complete rigorous background checks for all staff, whatever their role in the school, prior to them commencing employment.

For information about compensation and benefits, please click this link.

**Teachers who work at BISR should have**:
**Qualifications**
- Qualified Teacher status.
- Certificate of Education - PGCE or B.Ed.
- Training or qualification relevant to the post.

**Understanding**
- An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context.
- Recognise the vital importance of a positive commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.
- An appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding and cultural sensitivity.
- Recognise the responsibility each individual staff member has in supporting the holistic growth and well-being of students.

**Experience**
- Experience of working in various contexts both in the UK and internationally.
- Experience of positive behaviour management strategies.
- Experience of planning for children with a range of learn