Human Resources Coordinator

Position Description

Human Resources Coordinator Responsibilities

• Organizing the interview process, including tracking steps and assigning appropriate personnel
• Consulting with the Director to identify employment needs
• Developing and updating human resource policies and position descriptions as needed
• Marketing vacancies internally and externally, locally and internationally, to optimize the applicant pool
• Informing applicants about position details, including working conditions, benefits, and duties
• Screening applications for desired qualifications and recommending qualified candidates for interviews
• Interviewing potential applicants regarding their skills, experience, and education
• Contacting references and performing background checks on applicants
• Ensuring all Child Protection protocols are completed for new hires and existing employees
• Developing and coordinating new employee orientation and returning employee training on human resource policies
• Coordinating new overseas employee transition to Cyprus, including transportation and housing
• Keeping hiring process paperwork and employment records in accordance with policy and GDPR
• Coordinating staff wellbeing activities, including leading the Wellbeing Committee

Additional Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance, such as writing, editing, and proofreading e-mails/letters, drafting memos/documents, and preparing other communications on the Director’s behalf
• Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
• Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when working with private material concerning individuals.
• Organizing the Director’s flight and travel arrangements for recruitment trips and conferences.
• Proofreading handbooks and policy manuals to assist the Director in delivery.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• 2 years of work experience, preferably in human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related human resources field
• Excellent English and Greek language writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of employment law in Cyprus
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills, and extraordinary attention to detail.
• Solutions-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong cultural competency skills, including ability to communicate and work with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Passion for education reform and the belief that every child can succeed
• Flexibility, tenacity, high-quality work, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a sense of humor. 

Community Expectations

At AISC, each staff member is accountable for implementing the AISC Guiding Statements every day, including our Mission and Vision, Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct, and Human Rights and Responsibilities Policy.

The American International School in Cyprus (AISC) is deeply committed to all aspects of child protection and safeguarding. Therefore, our hiring process will include the following considerations:

• AISC will thoroughly and rigorously screen all applications.
• AISC reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy if supervisory referees are not provided.
• AISC reserves the right to withdraw an applicant’s candidacy at any time should the information be forthcoming that may suggest the candidate is not suitable to progress in the process.
• Hiring is contingent upon a successful background check.

Applicants are asked to apply as early as possible, as AISC reserves the right to close the new hire selection process at any time.

To apply, please email your CV to