Human Resources Manager

JOB OVERVIEW: The Human Resources Manager plays a pivotal role in partnering with leadership to strategically coordinate the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to fostering continuous faculty and staff development. This role is crucial in ensuring successful integration into EAC's unique school culture and actively championing school-wide well-being initiatives. ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS: Talent Development & Retention Collaborates with school Leadership to monitor and administer professional development programs, ensuring alignment with local and international best practices in areas such as evidence-based instructional strategies and leadership development frameworks. Maintains an accurate database of professional development experiences to inform future planning and ensure equitable allocation of resources. Develops and implements career progression frameworks and provides individualized guidance in career development. Proactively identifies and organizes relevant professional development opportunities (e.g., workshops, speakers, Ed Camps). Attracting & Retaining Talent Manages the advertisement of positions and ensures the revision of job descriptions, interview questions, and tracking the overall hiring process, in collaboration with hiring managers. Actively sources and solicits qualified applicants, reviews resumes, conducts initial and subsequent interviews, checks background on applicants, and makes recommendations to hiring managers, as requested. Assists the Director of Finance and Administration in conducting compensation benchmarking and analysis, and utilizes systems to collect and analyze data on staff development, evaluation, retention, and attrition. Organizes an overall calendar and individual events which recognize and celebrate the commitment of faculty & staff to EAC, fostering a positive and appreciative work environment. Conducts interviews with faculty & staff as part of talent assessment and retention efforts. Supporting performance reviews, tracking goal progress. Actively sources and solicits qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, reviews resumes with an equity lens, conducts initial and subsequent interviews, and makes recommendations to hiring managers, as requested, promoting a diverse candidate pool. Supporting a Positive & Ethical Culture Administers employment contracts and oversees the comprehensive onboarding process for all new staff, including a schedule of activities, and facilitates training in child protection and data protection. Provides comprehensive support and resources to foreign hire staff as they settle into life in Campinas and at EAC. Plans and implements outings for staff to support inclusion and celebration of the local culture of Campinas. Collaborates with school Leadership to monitor and administer professional development programs, ensuring alignment with local and international best practices in areas such as evidence-based instructional strategies, leadership development frameworks, and DEIJ best practices. Compliance and Child Protection Collaborates with outsourced providers to ensure effective monitoring of EAC's complaint channel, facilitating appropriate incident reporting, including CIPA compliance. Develops and delivers appropriate compliance training to staff and ensures the fully compliance with HR related laws Establishes and oversees a robust school-wide system for mandatory child protection training for all EAC staff and third-party providers (liaising with counseling staff and Leadership). Stays abreast of compliance-related laws and best practices in human resources, both nationally and internationally. Proactively proposes and implements policy and procedure enhancements that support ethical behavior at EAC. Develops and implements safer hiring protocols, including enhanced interview processes and comprehensive background, social media, and reference checks. Wellbeing Recommends a comprehensive yearly plan, in line with the school's strategic direction, articulating meaningful developments in all aspects of staff wellness. Conducts research and benchmarking exercises to ensure EAC's approach to staff wellness incorporates new ideas and initiatives. Establishes mechanisms for regular staff feedback on wellness initiatives, utilizing data to inform continuous improvement. Collaborates with Leadership to research and recommend new benefits for inclusion in EAC's approach to staff wellness. Health (physical and mental/emotional) Develops, promotes, and publishes a comprehensive yearly plan of offerings and events at EAC that support the health and wellbeing of all faculty & staff. Develops and promotes wellbeing activities for faculty & staff, making use of local resources such as guest speakers and trainers. Acts as a primary resource, providing advice and guidance to staff on personal wellbeing, and sharing awareness of internal and external resources. Serves as an internal consultant for faculty and staff on personal matters, such as stress management and relationships, offering evidence-based strategies and resources to support mental health and wellbeing and foster coping mechanisms. Other duties, as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Required: BA in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field Minimum Experience Required: 5+ years of experience HR policies, procedures, and best practices Labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance (including CIPA) HR Information Systems (HRIS) Full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle Compensation, benefits, and benchmarking Professional development and training frameworks Child protection and safeguarding protocols Cultural competence and sensitivity. English level required: B2 English requirement Portuguese level required: C1 or above in Portuguese Other Skills (Desirable): Excellent communication (verbal and written) Strong organizational and time management abilities High attention to detail Problem-solving and conflict resolution Interpersonal skills and empathy Confidentiality and discretion Data analysis Adaptability and proactivity Cultural awareness and sensitivity Ability to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.