Human Resource Officer at Wellspring Academy: (Deadline 14 April 2023)
April 3, 2023
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Position: Human Resource Officer
Reports: To the School Principal
Contract type and duration: Full Full-time and open-ended after the successful completion of one year contract which includes three months probationary period.
Job Description:
Wellspring Academy is an international Christian School with a Vision to produce a new generation of servant leaders to bless Rwanda and display the best of Rwanda to the world.
The school is looking for a human resource person to serve in the school in the following duties;
Duties and Responsibilities:
RECRUITMENT – Attract the best possible mission-driven educators and professionals at all levels for the Wellspring Academy
- Ensure Wellspring Academy has a vibrant recruitment strategy to attract the best possible talent who are committed to living out our Vision and Mission.
- Organize recruitment process, arrange for job postings, manage recruitment communication, coordinate the intake of references, and correspond with applicants at all stages of the recruitment process.
- Works with each candidate and employee in succession planning
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT – Utilize all resources available to help our staff grow in their areas of expertise.
- Manage professional development facilitation and ensure all Wellspring Academy staff are utilizing the professional development opportunities available to them.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS – Provide the best possible benefits, services, and human resource policies to retain committed educators and volunteers at Wellspring Academy.
- Offer support to the newly hired staff with visa clearance, pre-arrival information for international staff, contracts, and terms of employment.
- Maintain and upgrade the system for maintaining personnel records, including tracking days off, sick days, discipline, grievances, etc.
- Ensure all employees’ work visa and resident permit applications are submitted within the timeline specified by the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.
- Maintain and update the template of the contract performance report and employee appraisal report
- Compile and present employee contract performance and appraisal reports on a termly and annual basis
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Wellspring Academy employee compensation and benefits plan.
- Maintain insurance plans for all staff and Wellspring Academy facilities
- Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions at Wellspring Academy
- Conduct exit interviews, and period surveys, and make recommendations to the school board
- Maintain employee pay and benefit plans; study and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommend benefit programs to leadership; work with the finance office to obtain and evaluate contract bids.
STAFF CULTURE
- Ensure the right systems, processes, and practices are in place for Wellspring Academy to have a healthy staff culture.
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism of the details of all staff with appropriate reporting to the leadership team.
- Be a neutral source to hear complaints, grievances, and recommendations.
- Work with the leadership team to provide an environment where Biblical principles of reconciliation and mediation, such as Matthew 18, are present.
POLICY
- Maintain and update relevant policies concerning current Rwandan law related to labor and personnel with leadership team input.
- Maintain and update internal rules and procedural manuals concerning the current Rwandan laws related to nonprofit-making institutions
- Regularly check and monitor the compliance and implementation of the available policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Expert level is written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making ability.
- Emotionally mature. Highly resourceful team player.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service.
- Ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines.
- Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Requirements:
- All candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational leadership, or a similar field.
- Having experience of at least 3 years in human resource management ( hiring, benefits administration, compensation, training, wage structure, labor law, and organization).
- Experience in a school setting preferred.
To apply, send:
- A letter explaining why you would like this job and why you are a suitable candidate for the job. (Max 1 page )
- A statement of faith and brief testimony,
- A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of 2 professional referees and 1 referee from your place of worship (max 3 pages)
Applications must be submitted by email (including scanned PDF documents) to the School Principal’s email address: [email protected]
The closing date for Applications is Friday, April 14, 2023, at 4:00 pm
Commencement date: June 2023
We appreciate all candidates for their interest in working with the Wellspring Academy, but due to a large number of applications, only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
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