Associate HR Business Partner

Job DescriptionThe Associate HR Business Partner works closely with the HRBP to formulate an effective partnership with education leaders to develop and improve P&O deliverables in schools and align the organization’s business objectives. They build a deeper understanding of their cluster and support the HRBP by providing advice to the clusters and implementing employer branding, employee engagement and talent management initiatives.Talent Identification, Succession Planning and Performance ManagementSupport succession‑planning processes to identify and mobilize talent for movements within the GEMS networkMaintain records for talent initiatives including 9‑box grid, leadership databases and talent pipelinesSupport internal talent branding and attraction strategiesMaintain up‑to‑date HR cluster dashboard(s) and implement action plan to address key areasAdvocate efficient performance‑management process in schools, across all staff categoriesWork in partnership with HRBP on implementation of the PDP for the assigned clusterRecruitment & RetentionEnsure school leadership hiring is aligned with internal talent mapping and external pipelining projectsMaintain alignment with the cluster‑level recruitment plan and coordinate with the central recruitment teamMaintain a central record of key vacanciesFacilitate annual intentions process, perform data analysis and study exit trends to implement best‑suited retention and recruitment strategiesFacilitate quality assurance on exit process periodically to support improved retention year on yearCulture & Employee RelationsCoordinate the organization’s climate‑survey actions and monitor the pulse of the organization to anticipate issuesRepresent and advocate core values through all people‑focused initiatives in schoolsPromote and contribute to staff wellness and wellbeing programs and initiativesSupport HRBP in managing employee issues and whistle‑blower reportsSupport HRBP in implementing GEMS separation procedures, grievance, and discipline policies in assigned schoolsHR Operations & ComplianceLiaise with the GR team to provide up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and regulatory expectationsEnsure employee reconciliations are performed by schoolsDrive safer recruitment policy compliance across GEMS MENASA network, including ongoing advice to schools and coordinating trainings as neededConduct safer recruitment audits periodically and analyse findings, recommending action plans for improvements in partnership with HRBPBuild knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees and P&O policies, thereby reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory complianceReporting & Data AnalyticsOwn HR data for the assigned cluster(s) and drive ongoing improvement and maintenance of data qualitySupport implementation of HR automation projects and collaborate with ERP, data‑analytics and HR projects teams to deliver core automation business objectivesSkills & ExperienceAt least 3 years of HR Generalist experienceGood communication skillsEmotionally intelligent and capable of handling complex situationsAnalytical and strategic thinking abilitiesHigh energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted strategic projects alongside day‑to‑day tactical activitiesAbility to work with diverse personalities, tactful and matureResults‑oriented with judgement to balance other business considerations; service‑oriented yet assertive/persuasiveGEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. A UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre‑requisite for all appointments.#J-18808-Ljbffr