Lucknow Posted on October 6 2025 Position Overview The Senior HR Manager will provide strategic direction leadership and oversight to all human resource functions of a large multi-campus K-12 school system The role entails modernizing HR practices introducing technology-driven systems and ensuring that the school s people processes align with its mission of educational excellence service and continuous improvement The incumbent will lead a diverse HR team and serve as the principal architect of institutional HR transformation ensuring that recruitment performance management employee engagement and compliance processes are efficient fair and future-ready Key Responsibilities 1 Strategic HR Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the school s vision values and long-term goals Provide leadership and professional guidance to all campus teaching and non-teaching staff Build a culture of accountability transparency and service excellence within the HR function Recruitment and Talent Management Modernize recruitment practices by introducing data-driven and technology-enabled hiring processes Develop systems for workforce planning ensuring the right talent mix across teaching and non-teaching roles Oversee end-to-end recruitment onboarding and induction processes for all new employees Build strong employer branding to attract high-quality candidates to the education sector Performance Management and Appraisal Lead the transition to a modern objective and technology-based appraisal system that supports professional growth and accountability Design fair and transparent performance metrics and rubrics for teachers and non-teaching staff Provide periodic analytics and insights on staff performance retention and motivation Link performance appraisal outcomes to training recognition and career progression initiatives HR Digital Transformation Oversee the computerization and automation of HR processes such as attendance leave payroll benefits recruitment and appraisal Implement or upgrade the HRMS Human Resource Management System across campuses Ensure integration of HR data with Finance and Administration systems for unified reporting and control Employee Relations and Engagement Promote a positive organizational culture rooted in fairness collaboration and professional integrity Address employee grievances promptly and constructively Plan staff welfare recognition and engagement initiatives to enhance morale and retention Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws service regulations and school policies Capacity Building and Training Identify training needs and develop continuous professional development CPD frameworks for staff Conduct leadership development programs for mid-level managers and administrative officers Partner with external agencies and educational institutions for staff training and certification programs Policy Development and Compliance Review update and standardise HR policies manuals and service rules across all campuses Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under EPF ESI POSH labour laws and education-sector regulations Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure data protection standards Qualifications and Experience Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or related field Minimum 10-15 years of progressive HR experience preferably in a large educational service-sector or multi-location organisation Proven experience in HR digital transformation including HRMS implementation and analytics Solid understanding of modern recruitment performance management and organisational development practices Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills High level of integrity emotional intelligence and professional discretion Key Competencies Strategic and analytical thinking Technology orientation and data-driven decision making Change management and process re-engineering Conflict resolution and employee relations Strong mentoring and team-building capability Deep understanding of school culture and education-sector sensitivities CMS is seeking applications for the post of Senior HR Manager at its Head Office The Senior HR Manager will lead and modernize human resource operations across 21 campuses of large K-12 school system in Lucknow The role involves strategic leadership in recruitment performance management employee engagement and HR digital transformation The incumbent will drive policy standardization technology-enabled HR processes and talent development aligned with the school s vision of excellence and service Responsibilities include workforce planning HRMS implementation compliance and capacity building Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree in HR or Business Administration with 10-15 years relevant experience proven HR transformation expertise and strong leadership analytical and interpersonal skills

📌 Senior Human Resource Manager (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 City Montessori School
📍 Uttar Pradesh