The Ken Academy is hiring a HR Manager — The Ken Academy in Kolkata
The Ken AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HR Manager — The Ken Academy
- School
- The Ken Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Ken Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HR Manager.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: The Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
Common questions about this role
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About The Ken Academy
The Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
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