human resource manager

Job Description: Human Resource Manager (International School)

Position: HR Manager

Reports To: The Directors

Location: Campus Rangers International School, Kuala Lumpur

Role Summary

The HR Manager will lead the human resources function for the school, ensuring that policies, practices, and systems support a positive, professional, and inclusive working environment. The role requires close collaboration with the Directors, Principal, academic faculty, and non-academic staff to foster strong working relationships and support the school's mission of academic excellence and holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Stakeholder Relations

• Acts as a trusted HR partner to the Directors, Principal, academic leadership, and administrative teams.

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships across all staff groups, promoting collaboration and open communication.

• Provides HR guidance to senior leadership in workforce planning, staffing, and organizational development.

• Plans and implements training need,developing and managing training programs, career department and succession planning.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Oversees and manages the extire recruitment process and interviewing selection of both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring compliance with international school standards and safeguarding requirements.

• Leads onboarding, orientation, and induction programs to integrate new hires into an international schools culture.

• Oversees staff performance appraisal processes, providing guidance to line managers and leadership.

• Creates job descriptions/KPI and managing performance appraisal system to drive high performance , productivity and accountability.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Develops, reviews, and implements HR policies aligned with school values, local labor laws, and international best practices.Updating of HR handbook the after.

• Ensures adherence to safeguarding, child protection, and other compliance requirements specific to international schools.

• Oversees payroll, contracts, benefits administration, and HR records management.

• Oversees the work of HR specialists and support staff.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serves as the first point of contact for staff queries and grievances, ensuring fair advice and transparent resolution.

• Designs and implements staff well-being, recognition, and professional development initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.

• Promotes a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion across the school community.

• Manages disciplinary and termination procedures.

Compensation & Benefit

• Administers & oversees programs for employee compensation, benefit like health insurance, tuition fee discounts, course sponsorship and special privileges according to seniority and leave.

• Conducts salary and benefits reviews periodically.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (A Master's degree in a similar discipline will be an advantage).

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an educational or multicultural environment.

• Good understanding of labor legislation, HR policies, and international school compliance standards.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, teaching faculty, and support staff.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Key Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.

• Culturally sensitive and able to thrive in a diverse, international school community.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to daily HR operations.

Salary Range: RM8,000-RM9,000 (negotiable)

Notice Period: To commence in January 2026