HR Officer

Job SummaryThe HR Officer will support Ace Higher Secondary School with end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day employee relations. This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 1+ year of HR experience who can help maintain accurate HR records and ensure smooth staffing for academic operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate talent acquisition activities including screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and maintaining candidate status updates.Assist with onboarding processes for new teachers and staff, including document collection, orientation checklists, and probation follow-up.Maintain and update employee records (personal files, contracts, attendance-related HR documents, and leave histories) with strict confidentiality.Support employee relations by addressing first-level HR queries, escalating issues appropriately, and documenting case outcomes.Assist with performance management support tasks such as preparing HR documentation and tracking required reviews within school timelines.Ensure HR documentation complies with school policies and relevant labor practices, supporting policy implementation as needed.Track HR reports and assist leadership with monthly HR summaries (hiring status, onboarding progress, leave/disciplinary documentation as applicable).RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Management, Education, Law, or a related field (Human Resources preferred).1+ year of HR experience, preferably in education, training institutes, or other service-based organizations.Human Resource Management — practical knowledge of HR processes such as recordkeeping, employee life-cycle support, and policy implementation.Talent Acquisition & Onboarding — experience supporting recruitment workflows, candidate coordination, and new staff onboarding documentation.Employee Relations — exposure to resolving routine staff issues, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting disciplinary/appeal documentation where required.Communication — professional written and verbal communication for handling HR queries, coordinating interviews, and preparing HR-related documents.Proficiency with HR documentation and tools such as MS Excel/Word for reports, trackers, and maintaining staff databases.Familiarity with basic Nepal labor and employment documentation practices (e.g., appointment/contract documents and HR compliance basics).Nice to HaveExperience recruiting for teaching or academic support roles (teachers, coordinators, and administrative staff).Exposure to HR compliance in educational institutions and knowledge of school staff policy norms.Working knowledge of HRIS or recruitment tracking systems (or strong experience building tracker-based workflows).What We OfferA stable and supportive working environment in a respected educational institution.Opportunities to learn and grow through exposure to structured HR and school staffing processes.Professional development support for HR and compliance-related learning.Leave and statutory support in line with Nepali labor and school policies.