HR Generalist

HR Generalist - Local Contract

About Us
The British School of Kuwait is at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation in Kuwait, delivering an outstanding British education that nurtures the thinkers, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Our teachers and support staff are an integral part of the school community, shaping our achievements and underpinning the reputation of our school. They are also part of our wider global community within Nord Anglia Education, sharing ideas, learning and best practices across 55 schools worldwide.

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Generalist to join our team.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of HR best practices in an educational setting and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Generalist HR
Maintain and update HR systems and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures aligned with the school’s strategic goals.

• Generate employment contracts, renewal letters, letters of offers and salary certificates for all employees across BIE.
• Liaise with messengers regarding work permits, driving licenses and residency renewals
• Be the first point of contact for Ministry enquiries and approvals regarding employment contracts.
• Manage the team of messengers and ensure that all Ministry-related jobs are completed within agreed timelines.
• Maintain the BIE staff database and employee records, ensuring absolute confidentiality.
• Coordinate with systems to create user IDs for new employees as well as updating email groups as appropriate.
• Coordinate the departure of employees from the school.
• Manage the upkeep and servicing of the hard copy staff filing system.
• Assist in translating official documents from English to Arabic and vice versa.
• To support the succession management policy of the school by ensuring that handbooks are kept up to date on policies and procedures.
• To ensure that the competencies of behaviour management; communication, understanding of the business, results focus, customer service, personal effectiveness, leadership and team work are put into practice as part of work performance.
• To carry out other related duties as required by the Director of Human Resources or Senior Management Team.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within the education sector.
Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law, and HR compliance.
Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is essential

Personal Attributes
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Discreet and trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude.

 

Safeguarding

Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.

If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.

For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.

The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.