Head - People Management and Talent Acquisition
Head - People Management and Talent Acquisition
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01-05-2025
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Job Description
The Head of People Management and Talent will lead the human resources function ensuring strategic alignment with the institution s academic goals and organizational values. This leadership role is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and compliance while cultivating a thriving and inclusive workplace culture. The role also involves oversight of compensation and benefits HR systems and legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
- Lead endtoend recruitment for academic and nonacademic positions.
- Design and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract highcaliber faculty staff and administrators.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with academic institutions and recruitment agencies.
- Oversee onboarding and induction programs to ensure seamless integration of new hires into the college culture.
2. Employee Development and Training
- Identify training needs and implement professional development programs.
- Drive leadership and softskills enhancement for faculty and staff.
- Ensure continuous upskilling and exposure to modern teaching methodologies and institutional best practices.
3. Performance Management
- Develop monitor and enhance performance management frameworks.
- Conduct performance reviews and feedback sessions and guide underperformance management.
- Promote a culture of high performance recognition and accountability.
4. Compensation and Benefits
- Design and manage compensation structures aligned with market trends and institutional budgets.
- Oversee payroll administration benefits delivery and bonus management with accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs regularly.
5. Compliance and Legal
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws educational regulations and internal HR policies.
- Maintain accurate employee documentation and ensure data protection standards.
- Review and update employment contracts and institutional agreements.
6. HR Systems and Data Management
- Manage and implement Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) for efficient HR operations.
- Monitor and report on key HR metrics (e.g. costperhire retention absenteeism).
- Leverage technology to optimize processes including payroll attendance and performance tracking.
7. Employee Relations and Workplace Culture
- Foster a transparent inclusive and productive work environment.
- Address grievances and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
- Initiate employee engagement programs and internal communication activities such as satisfaction surveys teambuilding events and recognition programs.
8. Strategic HR Planning
- Align HR strategies with institutional goals to support academic and operational excellence.
- Forecast staffing needs and plan HR budgets and resource allocations.
- Periodically review and refine HR policies ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Graduate or post graduate; HR certification is a plus.
- 10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role (preferably in the education sector).
- Proven expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle across diverse functions.
- Strong understanding of Indian labour laws HR compliance and educational HR policy frameworks.
- Proficient in HR technology platforms and payroll/HRIS tools.
- Demonstrated leadership in fostering highperformance cultures and inclusive workplaces.
HR Leadership, Talent Management, Strategic HR Planning, Educational HR, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labour Law Compliance, Faculty & Staff Development, Compensation & Benefits Strategy, HRIS & Payroll Systems
Education
Graduation or post graduation; HR certification is a plus
Employment Type
Full Time
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