The Role
Key Roles & Responsibilities - 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning· Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier academic and non-academic talent.· Ensure optimized time-to-hire, cost efficiency, and ≥ 85% offer-to-joining conversion.· Build strong talent pipelines to meet current and future staffing needs in line with the school’s development plan.2. Onboarding, Induction & Exit Formalities· Deliver structured induction programs ensuring all new staff complete induction as scheduled.· Provide onboarding packs, statutory training, and assign mentors to support integration.· Manage exit processes including resignations, settlements, and exit interviews; analyse trends for retention strategies.3. Compliance & Policy Management· Ensure full compliance with labour laws, safeguarding, and statutory requirements in an international school context.· Oversee work permits, visas, background checks, and police clearances.· Review and update HR policies annually; ensure all staff are trained and compliant.4. Performance Management & Appraisals· Implement and manage performance appraisal systems ensuring 100% goal setting and timely reviews.· Provide structured feedback, support professional growth, and manage performance improvement plans (PIPs).· Partner with academic leadership to align staff performance with school standards and accreditation requirements.5. Employee Engagement & Retention· Drive initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.· Organize engagement programs, recognition events, and well-being initiatives tailored to school culture.6. Training & Professional Development· Ensure 100% completion of safeguarding, POSH, fire safety, and first aid training.· Maintain comprehensive training records and encourage continuous learning opportunities.7. HR Operations & Systems· Ensure HRIS data accuracy (≥ 99%) and manage payroll with zero error.· Address employee queries within defined timelines and issue HR documents promptly.· Regularly update organizational charts, job descriptions, and reporting lines.8. Budgeting & HR Analytics· Prepare and manage the annual HR budget with efficient resource utilization.
Requirements
Use HR data and analytics to inform leadership decisions.
Requirements
· Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
· 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within international schools or education sector.
· Strong understanding of global HR practices, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.
· Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
· Prior experience in an international or A Level/IGCSE school environment.
· Strategic thinker, problem solver, and collaborative leader.
· Integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the ethos and values of international education.
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The Company
What We Do
Alaro City is a 2,000-hectare, mixed-use, city-scale development located in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, featuring infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.
