HR & Administrative Director

Job Description

The Human Resources Director (HRD) will utilize solid business acumen to partner with the management team regarding recruiting and retention, employee relations, payroll and benefits, and training and development. This position reports to the Head of School (and is part of the Extended Senior Leadership Team at the school and the Regional HR Leadership Team) and the Regional Human Resources Director. The HRD will be responsible of the HR functions at the school level and be an enabler of Nord Anglia culture and processes at the school. Engaging with the regional HR team to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to school leadership, driving people initiatives that support organizational goals and employee success.


• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, occupational health and safety requirements, and audit standards.


• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits, employee lifecycle processes, budget management, and HR systems administration.


• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and international mobility programs to attract and retain top talent.


• Drive employee engagement, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.


• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices.


• Manage compensation and benefits programs, supporting market benchmarking, salary reviews, and employee communications.


• Strengthen internal communication and collaboration across departments, acting as a key liaison between local leadership and regional HR teams.

Required Skills/Abilities