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Our fast growing school is looking for a full-time HR & Operations Manager to support our operations.

Job Description

Human Resources (60%)

• Manage end-to-end recruiting:

o Write and post recruiting ads,

o Preselect applicants,

o Organize applicant interviews with other staff members,

o Prepare, collect, and archive agreements and other paper work

o Conduct onboarding

• Organize and maintain personnel records
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave)
• Prepare HR templates, such as employment agreements and new hire guides
• Revise company policies and staff handbook
• Establish new processes when needed
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
• Answer employees’ queries about HR-related issues
• Keep track of staff absences (sick days, time off, etc.)
• Assist payroll processing by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
• Process expense forms
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event)
• Perform other tasks as required

Operations (40%)

• Manage all school scheduling for special events, field trips, transportation, maintenance, playgrounds and cleaning
• Ensure proper student / teacher ratio in classrooms at all times by tracking staff absences and finding replacements
• Create and apply school safety plan: disaster preparation, fire drills, student, staff and public safety, and student health.
• Assist with licensing obligations and record keeping as needed
• Revise and updates handbooks (e.g. parents)
• Ensure space is clean and tidy by supervising cleaning crew
• Ensure technology and communication work (phones, computers, printers)
• Perform other tasks as required such as fire drills, yearbook coordination, etc

Skills

• BS in Human Resources or relevant field
• Proven work experience as an HR Administrator, HR Administrative Assistant or relevant role
• Knowledge of labor laws
• First language English
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Ability to multitask
• Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)

Other

Full COVID-10 vaccine required

About Tessa International School

Tessa International School (Tessa) is a premier international school which opened in January 2016, in Hoboken, New Jersey (close to Manhattan). In 2022 we offer classes up to grade 3, and our vision is to grow up to grade 5 in subsequent years. We are 80/20 immersion through Kindergarten, and then 50/50. We take children from beginners through fluent in the target language. We offer a world-class education based on the most successful international models and includes three target language immersion programs: French, Mandarin and Spanish. Tessa’s mission is to prepare students to become world citizens, leaders, and happy individuals, who, as they grow, will embrace global opportunities with enthusiasm, confidence, and a strong desire to make a difference. We are a PYP World School, and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and Cognia. When joining the Tessa team, you join a multi-cultural community of energetic, experienced education professionals who are open-minded and deeply invested in their work. Our bilingual programs are dependent on highly-qualified teachers and administrators. We are looking for the right people that will continue and improve the standards a...t Tessa International School, and who will reflect our mission: adventurers, advocates, and leaders who strive to make the world a better place.

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