Associate HR Business Partner

The Associate HR Business Partner works closely with the HRBP to formulate an effective partnership with education leaders to develop and improve P&O deliverables in schools and the alignment of business objectives of the organization. They work to build a deeper understanding of their cluster.

This role supports the HRBP in providing advice to the clusters, and in implementing employer branding, employee engagement and talent management initiatives.

Talent Identification, Succession Planning and Performance Management

Support succession-planning processes to identify and mobilize talent for movements within the GEMS network
Maintain records for talent initiatives including 9-box grid, leadership databases and talent pipelines
Support internal talent branding and attraction strategies
Maintain up to date HR cluster dashboard(s) and implement action plan to address key areas
Advocate efficient performance management process in schools, across all staff categories
Work in partnership with HRBP on implementation of the PDP for assigned cluster.

Recruitment & Retention

Ensure school leadership hiring is aligned with internal talent mapping and external pipelining projects
Maintain alignment with the cluster level recruitment plan and coordinate with the central recruitment team
Maintain a central record of key vacancies
Facilitate annual intentions process, perform data analysis and study exit trends to implement best-suited retention and recruitment strategies
Facilitate quality assurance on exit process periodically to support improved retention, year on year

Culture & Employee Relations

Coordinate the organization’s climate survey actions and monitor the pulse of the organization to anticipate issues
Represent and advocate core values through all People focused initiatives in schools
Promoting and contributing to staff wellness and wellbeing programs and initiatives
Supports HRBP is managing employee issues & whistle blower reports
Supports HRBP implementing GEMS Separation procedures, Grievance and Discipline policies in assigned schools

HR Operations & Compliance

Liaise with GR team to provide up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulatory expectations.
Ensure employee reconciliations are performed by school
Drive Safer recruitment policy compliance across GEMS MENASA network, including ongoing advice to schools and coordinating trainings as needed
Conduct safer recruitment audits periodically and analyse findings and recommend action plans for improvements along with HRBP
Build knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and P&O policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

Reporting & Data Analytics

Owns the HR data for the assigned cluster(s) and responsible for the ongoing improvement and maintenance of the data quality
Support implementation of HR automation projects. Work in collaboration with ERP, Data analytics and HR projects teams to deliver core automation business objectives

Expected Experience:
 At least 3 years HR Generalist experience
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
 Good communication skills.
 An emotionally intelligent and capable person.
 An analytical and strategic thinker.
 High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted strategic projects in conjunction with day-to-day tactical activities
 Ability to get along and work with diverse personalities, tactful, mature
 Results and people oriented, with judgement to balance other business considerations. Service oriented, but assertive/persuasive.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.