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