Sr. Manager HR

Job Summary

KC Overseas Education is currently seeking a Sr. Manager - HR to join our growing team and take charge of this strategic position to execute the growth plans of the organization.

As a Senior Manager HR, you will be at the heart of our people strategy, driving key HR functions while providing strategic insights to leadership. Your role will be a blend of people management, policy-making, talent strategy, and organizational development, all while maintaining a pulse on employee sentiment and business needs. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving the company's growth.

What Youll Do

Strategic HR Leadership:

1. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing insights on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
2. Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
3. Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively implement solutions.

Talent & Workforce Planning:

1. Ensure seamless onboarding of employees and their assimilation into the company culture, processes, and teams for a smooth transition and long-term success.
2. Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to future-proof the workforce.
3. Champion internal talent mobility and succession planning.

Culture & Employee Engagement:

1. Be the bridge between leadership and employees, ensuring a strong, transparent, and engaging work culture.
2. Create initiatives that foster employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention.
3. Address concerns proactively, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.

HR Operations & Compliance:

1. Oversee HR policies, payroll, benefits, and compliance to ensure smooth operations.
2. Implement best practices in performance management, compensation, and rewards.
3. Leverage HR analytics to drive data-backed decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits:

1. Collaborate with the leadership team and finance department to design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
2. Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the company's compensation packages remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.
3. Monitor and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry trends.

Change Management & Growth Enablement:

1. Support the companys expansion by building scalable HR processes.
2. Lead transformation initiatives and drive cultural alignment during growth phases.
3. Serve as the first point of contact for leadership on all HR matters.

Experience: 12+ years in HR leadership roles, preferably in fast-growing organizations.

Strategic Mindset: Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

General knowledge of various employment laws and practices

Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs, incentive planning, appraisal system, defining hierarchy and other Human Resources recognition and engagement programs and processes.

Strong Communication: Exceptional ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels.

Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving workplace challenges.

Empathy & Objectivity: A leader who listens, understands, and takes fair action.

Growth-Oriented: Passion for building high-performing teams and scaling HR functions.

Minimum 5 years of experience in team management