Role:

• Predicting outcomes – the CHRO should be able to assess the changes of the school meeting its goals, using their knowledge of the people within the organisation. 
• Diagnosing problems – the CHRO will examine the causes of problems. An expert in diagnosing how the various parts of the social system within the school are working, the CHRO will be able to systematically look for activities that are causing bottlenecks and unnecessary friction. 
• Prescribing actions – the CHRO will know how to use human capital to unlock and create value.

Responsibilities:

• Define and monitor HR strategy that is aligned to the school's strategy, ensuring that the school remains an employer of choice, and is renowned for the level of HR service provided

• Finalise the HR Policy Suite as per the NEASC Foundation Standards, and develop a review process for maintaining the Suite to achieve best practice across all HR Functions

• Be an active member of the School Executive and advise on all matters pertaining to culture, people development and performance management

• Formulate career development plans for staff and advance the professional development programme of the school

• Promote inclusion in the workplace and reinforce our position as an equal-opportunity employer

• Lead the employee lifecycle through oversight of all processes and procedures and tools that enhance the experience of employees arriving and departing the school

• Evaluate training and development programmes

• Develop HR policies for all areas of HR operations

• Analyse the effectiveness of HR procedures and tools

• Ensure HR plans align with our vision, mission and values. 

Functions: 

• This position is directly responsible for leading the HR division of the school, responsible for all employees within it
• Led the employee relations division of the school by overseeing staff benefits administration, labour relations activities, and other related duties
• Coordinate between staff and management and resolve workplace conflict where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with employment laws HR function while remaining updated on new developments through research and strategic planning
• Oversee recruitment efforts and help devise robust talent acquisition strategies to find the best potential candidates for vacancies
• Bring out the best in staff by providing training and development space to help them grow professionally
• Monitor company policies and the HR department functions to ensure they comply with government regulations and policy
• Work alongside alongside the CFO to assess the key performance indicators and budget specifications are enough to achieve the desired HR outcomes of the school
• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the school mission and strategic vision
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the school in achieving its objectives 

• Experience as a CHRO or in a similar Executive role

• Experience in strategic planning, implementation and review, policy development and design

• Overall knowledge of all HR functions and the ability to build an exceptional team

• Hands-on experience with HR software and the ability to use it for the advancement of the organisation – to create efficient and productive processes that enhance the experience of all staff

• Excellent understanding of labour legislation

• Masters Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology ideally in an educational setting

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster a positive culture

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and evolving educational environment. 

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking

• People Management

• Mediation and Performance Management

• Understanding of Swiss Employment Law

• Attention to detail

• Service-focused; mission-driven

• Leadership and engagement

• Customer-oriented

• Collaborative mindset

• A critical decision maker when hiring high-level positions

• Possess strong Business and Financial Acumen

• A big picture thinker and have experience designing, implementing, and reviewing strategy

• Possess exceptional leadership skills

• Emotional Intelligence – the CHRO must have great communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a high level of emotional intelligence

• Ability to use data – the CHRO should understand HR Analytics, including how to sue data and gather it to present problems 

The salary range and a range of benefits will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, with the overall package reflecting the importance of the position. 

Interested candidates should apply via our website with a full letter of application addressed to Ms. Lucy M. Gowdie, Head of School, a detailed resume/curriculum vitae, and a list of three referees (name & email address). The Head of School reserves the right to apply directly to the writers of open testimonials for confidential statements. 

Applications should be addressed in PDF format to: 

Ms. Lucy M. Gowdie
Head of School 

We are looking forward to receiving your application.