The British School of Kuwait (BSK)
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an experienced HR professional specializing in compensation, benefits administration, and HR operations within the international education or corporate sectors? The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Senior Human Resources Coordinator – Compensation & Benefits to join our HR department in Salwa, Kuwait.
In this essential administrative role, the Senior Human Resources Coordinator – The British School of Kuwait is responsible for managing payroll processing coordination, staff benefits schemes, compensation reviews, employee contracts, performance appraisal support, and full compliance with Kuwait Labor Law. Working closely with school leadership and administrative units, you will ensure seamless HR service delivery to support a large, multi-cultural academic and operational team.
About The British School of Kuwait (BSK):
Founded in 1978, The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is one of the Gulf region’s leading British international schools. Located in Salwa, BSK educates thousands of students from Kindergarten through Year 13, following the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and A-Level frameworks. Recognized for educational quality and modern facilities, BSK employs a diverse, high-performing team of international educators and corporate support professionals.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Expectations:
1. Compensation & Benefits Administration:
– Oversee the day-to-day administration of staff compensation plans, benefits packages, housing allowances, medical insurance enrollments, and annual flight ticket disbursements.
– Liaise with the finance and payroll departments to ensure accurate, timely processing of monthly staff salaries, end-of-service gratuity calculations, and leave payouts.
– Evaluate regional market trends and benchmark compensation structures across educational institutions in Kuwait to support retention and talent acquisition strategies.
– Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries regarding salary breakdowns, insurance claims, contract terms, and statutory benefits.
2. Employee Records, Contracts & Compliance:
– Draft, update, and manage employment contracts, offer letters, and official HR documentation in strict accordance with Kuwait Labor Law and school policies.
– Maintain accurate, confidential electronic employee master files and database records within the HR Information System (HRIS).
– Coordinate with Public Relations Officers (PRO) and Government Relations teams regarding work visas, civil IDs, residency renewals, and Kuwait Ministry of Education approvals.
– Prepare regular HR analytics, staff headcount reports, turnover metrics, and compensation audits for executive leadership.
3. Performance Management & Operational Support:
– Assist in coordinating annual employee performance review cycles, probation evaluations, and appraisal documentation across academic and support staff.
– Support staff onboarding, induction orientations, offboarding clearance procedures, and exit interview management.
– Ensure strict adherence to school HR policies, data protection guidelines, and staff welfare initiatives across the organization.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
* Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD Level 5/7, SHRM-CP, or Certified Compensation Professional) is highly advantageous.
– Required Experience & Industry Expertise:
* Minimum 4 to 6 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years focused on compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, or HR operations.
* In-depth functional knowledge of Kuwait Labor Law, local residency regulations, and GCC HR frameworks is essential.
* Previous experience within an international school, university, or multi-cultural corporate environment is strongly preferred.
– Technical Mastery & Software Capabilities:
* Proficiency in specialized HR Information Systems (HRIS), payroll software, and enterprise databases.
* Advanced command of MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data modeling, compensation formulas) and MS Office tools.
– Interpersonal & Language Capabilities:
* Professional fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong operational asset.
* High numerical accuracy, analytical acumen, discretion with confidential data, and exceptional problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary tailored to experience and qualifications in Kuwait.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage.
– Annual leave entitlements and home leave flight ticket allowances per school policy.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within BSK.
To apply for this job please visit careers.bsk.edu.kw.