HR Business Partner

Description

ISP Human Resources Business Partner Role Profile

Purpose of Role

Become an integral member of ISP Schools’ HR Team providing HR services, including, but not limited to, all aspects of the employee life cycle and needs of the business, such as recruiting, onboarding, organizational design, and workforce planning, staffing levels analysis, employee cost analysis and control, compensation analysis, terminations, talent and performance management, employee engagement, labour relations, among others.

Develops extensive business knowledge, partners with local HR leaders and school leadership teams to develop and deliver effective and integrated HR solutions and programs aligned with ISP Schools' strategy.

This role reports directly to the Regional Human Resources Head - Brazil.

Contribute to have visibility and reportability of HR processes and metrics in the schools in the region, through centralisation of data and permanent monitoring. Ensure implementation of Regional HR guidelines, provide support in HR services (specially in terms of recruitment pipeline) and be the HR point of contact between the schools and the regional office.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage in personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Human Resources Business Partner Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with schools objectives and budget.
2. Work with Hiring Managers to formulate the right JD and obtain a deep understanding of the job and candidate requirements.
3. Partner with schools and regional team to implement effective talent acquisition strategies, including identifying the best channels for sourcing candidates, creating compelling job postings, and establishing efficient screening and interview processes.
4. Ensure the schools provide a positive candidate experience.
5. Identify and develop sourcing pools, i.e. college campuses, vendors, job boards, professional social media sites, etc.
6. Contribute to have visibility and reportability of HR processes and metrics in the schools in, through centralisation of data and permanent monitoring.
7. Responsible for the control and monitoring of compliance with the HR budget, staffing levels and staff costs for schools. Performs projections of costs and required workforce according to the fulfilment of the schools' admissions targets.
8. Ensure implementation of Regional HR guidelines, provide support in HR services and be the HR point of contact between the schools and the regional office.
9. Collaborates with the implementation of the ISP people plan and people services across the region, following HR Regional Head guidelines.
10. Develop, manage, and propose organizational and staff planning models to support the needs of schools, developing operationally and financially efficient solutions. Provides guidance to schools in the search for solutions in this aspect, considering the local culture of each school and the particularities of each educational project.
11. Assists the region in understanding relevant HR metrics, (e.g. staffing levels in schools, staff costs, employee turnover, medical leave rates, employee engagement, reasons for leaving, training hours per person, etc.). Provides insights and reporting on HR analytics and follow cost management working closely with finance.
12. Ongoing organizational and compensation analysis to make sure we have the most efficient and effective salary structure and organizational systems in place, according to ISP policy.
13. Providing HR support in different areas and processes such as personnel administration, recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, labor relations, staff restructuring, management of the Workday platform, etc.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. 8+ years of experience in HR with a minimum of 4 years directly handling recruitment as an individual contributor.
2. Fluency in English.
3. Flexibility and adaptability to organizational changes.
4. Understanding and knowledge of employment legislation, HR trends, issues and best practices.
5. Solid track record of building relationships at all levels and proving pro-active and responsive solutions to business needs.
6. Strong planning and analytical skills.
7. Skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets for data analysis.
8. Knowledge of HR operations and change management.
9. Ability to problem solve in multiple contexts.
10. Oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
11. Hands on work when necessary and field work in our schools when required.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.