CORE PURPOSE:
The Head of Human Resources is a senior leadership role at the British School Jakarta (BSJ), responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the Human Resources department. As a full member and Secretary of the Board of Executives (BoE), the postholder contributes to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the School.
The role is visionary, highly relational, and operationally sharp, with a deep understanding of Human Resources in Indonesia and, preferably, international awareness of best practice. Above all, the Head of HR must be warm, engaging, highly ethical and an effective communicator. A leader who can represent BSJ's best interests with credibility and care.
While the primary responsibility is to lead HR strategy and operations, the Head of HR works closely with colleagues in the Board of Executive, Legal, Compliance and Government Relations, recognising that collaboration across departments is vital to the success and sustainability of the School.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in senior Human Resource leadership roles.
- Proven experience in HR strategy, organisational development, talent management and retention, and industrial relations at a leadership level.
- Good working knowledge of Indonesian Labour Law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance principles relevant to the education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and build organisational capability.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and strategic problem-solving skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
Desirable:
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Professional HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, CHRP).
- Experience working within an international school or global education setting.