HR Manager
Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Bangalore
Organization: Harvest International School
Role Overview
The HR Manager will oversee all aspects of human resources
practices and processes within the school. This role is key to supporting a
positive work environment, ensuring compliance with educational and labour
regulations, and aligning HR strategies with the institution’s academic vision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Staffing
- Manage
end-to-end recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff
- Coordinate
with academic heads for staffing requirements
- Conduct
interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
2. Employee Lifecycle Management
- Oversee
onboarding, confirmation, and exit formalities
- Maintain
employee records and HR documentation
- Implement
induction programs for new hires
3. Performance Management
- Design
and manage appraisal systems for faculty and staff
- Support
performance reviews and professional development plans
- Work
with leadership to identify training needs
4. Employee Relations
- Act
as a bridge between management and staff
- Address
grievances and resolve workplace conflicts
- Promote
a positive and inclusive work culture
5. Compliance & Policies
- Ensure
compliance with labour laws and school regulations
- Develop,
update, and implement HR policies
- Maintain
statutory records and handle audits
6. Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Coordinate
payroll processing and attendance management
- Administer
employee benefits and leave management systems
7. Training & Development
- Organize
training sessions, workshops, and staff development programs
- Facilitate
continuous learning aligned with CBSE or other board requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s
degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–10
years of HR experience, preferably in an educational institution
- Strong
knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices
- Experience
in school HR systems is an advantage
Key Skills
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong
organizational and leadership abilities
- Problem-solving
and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency
in HR software and MS Office
- High
level of confidentiality and integrity
Preferred Attributes
- Experience
working in a school or academic institution
- Understanding
of education board norms (CBSE/IGCSE/IB)
- Ability
to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment