Talent Acquisition Specialist for K-12 School (Job Vacancy)

Job Title: Executive - Talent Acquisition Job Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore Reporting To: CFO with a dotted line to CEO Who We Are We are a global education network serving more than 6,000 students from under-resourced communities in India, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa, and the US (Indianapolis). Our vision is for our students to break the cycle of poverty. Our goal is that they will achieve upward economic mobility, become good citizens, and identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential.To achieve this goal, our model is holistic, purposefully integrating academics, leadership and character development, health & social services, and college & careers. In recognition of the critical role our students’ parents and caregivers play, Christel House provides intentional programming to support and partner with them. Students begin their school journey as early as pre-kindergarten (in some locations) and continue through high school. Once they graduate, our alumni are actively supported in our College & Careers program for five years to best empower them to achieve their individual goals and aspirations. Key Responsibilities • Talent Recruitment and Selection: • Collaborate with department heads and stakeholders to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. • In collaboration with the department heads, create job descriptions and advertisements for all positions, and post them on relevant platforms. • Conduct candidate sourcing through various channels, including online job portals, social media, recruitment firms and networking. • Screen resumes, shortlist candidates, and conduct initial round of telephonic interviews. • Coordinate and schedule interviews with relevant stakeholders, ensuring a smooth selection process. • Perform reference checks and verify employment history of potential candidates. • Assist in negotiating employment offers and preparing employment contracts in collaboration with the CFO & CEO. • Coordinate the hiring process for new hires, ensuring all necessary paperwork and documentation is completed. • Human Resources Management: • Collaborate with the leadership team in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and values. • Administer employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment contracts, and leave records. • Coordinate and improve performance management processes, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and employee development plans. • Handle employee relations matters, such as conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures. • Collaborate with the centre leadership on evaluating compensation and incentive programs to make sure they are competitive and based on equity. • Collaborate and implement the necessary strategies for retaining the talent of the organization. • Stay updated on labour laws and regulations to ensure HR practices and policies are complying. • Onboarding: • Conduct orientation sessions for onboarding and familiarizing new employees with the organization's vision, mission, culture and policies. • Training: • Coordinate with respective department heads and organize training programs for teachers and staff, addressing professional development needs. • Talent Processes for Expansion: • Collaborate with the CEO to develop the leadership pipeline and long-term HR plan required to meet the expansion needs in India. • Identify external talent with required skills and qualifications to compliment the leadership pipeline required for expansion. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). • Minimum of [4-5] years of experience in HR roles, working with a school. • Solid knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws. • Proven experience in recruitment, selection, onboarding, training and development. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information. • Proficient in using HR software and MS Office Suite. Note:- • Apply If you can commute/relocate to Yelahanka, Bangalore • Apply if you have previously worked with a school. Salary: Best in the market Food: Yes (2 meals) Transport: Yes Notice Period: 10–15 Days Interested candidates can drop their resumes at shobha@lifeeducare.com or WhatsApp at 9109104168. Regards Shobha W