Manager - People & Culture

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Singapore Nexus International School Malaysia Full time

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JOB TITLE: PEOPLE & CULTURE (P&C) MANAGER
Links to: Head of Operations
WHO ARE WE?
Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.
Job Description
The Manager, People & Culture is responsible for executing human resource strategies, goals and action plans for the Company. He/she will also lead and manage the Human Resource Department in providing relevant support services to business units and support departments of the Company to meet organizational goals and objectives.
He/she also works with the Taylor's Schools (TS) P&C and Group P&C in carrying out the duties and support Taylor's Schools P&C functions where necessary.
Role And Responsibilities
Manpower and Staffing

  • Coordinate manpower planning with line managers to ensure proper utilization of human resources aimed at achieving organizational effectiveness.
  • Responsible for recruitment of qualified and competent personnel to meet the organisation's business goals and objectives.
  • Ensure proper and timely recruitment of qualified and competent staff to fulfill current and projected manpower needs of the organization.
  • Ensure efficient administration in the department in relation to staff recruitment, employment, staff movement in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the HOD/HOS to organize new staff induction program
  • Ensure proper handling of documentation involving the Ministry, statutory bodies and government departments relating to employment, permits and staff remuneration in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements
Compensation & Benefits
  • Ensure proper administration of monthly payroll and maintenance of the human resource information system (HRIS) so that relevant information is provided to support the planning and organization of new initiatives of the Company.
  • Ensure effective management of staff leave and health plan
  • Review and recommend improvements and enhancements to employment policies, practices and staff compensation and benefits (e.g. salary review exercise) to ensure that such policies and practices remain competitive to retain and attract qualified and competent staff.
  • Preparation of annual staff budget
  • Review the monthly payroll reports from Group P&C to ensure the accuracy of data
  • Reclassify the monthly payroll reports for accounting purposes if necessary
Performance Management
  • Ensure proper implementation of staff performance management systems and appraisal process in order to facilitate development programmes on improving staff productivity, staff training, career progression and yearly increment and bonus.
Professional Development
  • Conduct corporate training needs analysis, formulate staff development plans and organize development programmes and activities for non-academic staff which aimed at upgrading competencies of staff and developing staff potential for performance improvement and succession planning to support business plans and organizational development initiatives.
  • Analyse and review training activities or programmes and provide relevant reports to the Management for further planning.
Employee Engagement Survey
  • Support the Principal and leadership team in driving the Employee Engagement Survey by ensuring timely rollout, high participation, clear communication of results, and effective follow-up through action planning and progress tracking in MMM/BOG, with the goal of meeting the targeted NPS score.
IR/ER
  • Deal with employee relations, in particular staff discipline and grievances, to support the organisation's philosophy and culture of striving for excellence.
  • Provide guidance and advice to line managers on industrial relations matters.
Working in collaboration with Taylor's P&C / Group HR
  • Collate and disseminate policies/projects from TS P&C/ Group P&C to the institution.
  • Provide information and submissions of reports to TS P&C/ Group P&C as and when required.
Others
  • Strategic planning in human resource development and organizational development initiatives
in the Company.
  • Provide advisory services and training on human resource management or related areas to
line managers and staff where necessary
  • Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Degree with major course work in human resources management, business or a related field (Experience and education may be substituted for one another)
Qualifications & Related Experience
  • 10 years of working experience in Human Resources management / administration with at least 5 years in a management capacity in the education industry or any large corporation, MNCs or international school settings are preferred.
Competencies (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
HR Expertise
  • Knowledge of and exposure to the principles and practices of human resources management.
  • Good knowledge of HR-related laws and regulations (SSG, MOM).
ICT Skills
  • Experience using SAP SuccessFactors is an added advantage
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications at an advanced level
Others
  • Strong leadership skills including managing talent of team
  • Strategic thinker with business consultative approach
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, metrics and trends
  • Effective presentation and communication skills. Proficient command of the English Language is crucial.
  • Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff.
COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • People-oriented, sensitive to and respect others
  • A team player
Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.
Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time. Seniority level
  • Seniority level Director
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Human Resources
  • Industries Education Administration Programs

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