Human Resources Director – School (Uruguay)

About the role

Nord Anglia is looking for a Human Resources Director for its school in Uruguay. The HRD partners with the management team on recruiting and retention, employee relations, payroll and benefits, and training and development. The role reports to the Head of School and sits in the Senior Leadership Team and the Regional HR Leadership Team, covering HR functions at school level while engaging with the regional HR team.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support senior leadership, coach managers on HR policies and procedures, and train them on interviewing, hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary matters
• Ensure compliance with Nord Anglia policies and local, state and federal regulations; maintain accurate HRIS (SuccessFactors) and payroll records, including hiring, termination and COBRA documentation
• Manage the school HR budget, school calendar and payroll processing
• Lead workforce planning and recruitment, manage recruitment agencies and vendors, and run onboarding programmes
• Resolve employee relations issues, oversee international assignees (relocation, visas, integration), and drive performance management and investigations
• Coordinate talent mapping, succession planning and leadership development
• Run engagement surveys, benchmark compensation, and communicate benefits and leave processing

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner
• Proven expertise in supporting international assignees, handling complex employee relations and overseeing payroll
• Knowledge of HR laws and best practice, including Uruguay legislation
• Preferred: school or educational setting experience, and knowledge of visa processes and international assignee management

Required skills

• Payroll knowledge
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Data analysis and reporting
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and time management