Kolkata: HR Manager — The New Horizon High School Job at The New Horizon High School
The New Horizon High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HR Manager — The New Horizon High School
- School
- The New Horizon High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The New Horizon High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HR Manager — The New Horizon High School. The school has been running for 65+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The New Horizon High School, a State Board 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 New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HR Manager — The New Horizon High School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How much experience do I need for this HR Manager — The New Horizon High School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About The New Horizon High School
The New Horizon High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1961, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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