Head of Human Resources
Head of Human Resources
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Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states Canada India and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014 Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process making agents lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.
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Job Summary:
The Head of Human Resources India will be responsible for leading and managing the HR function in India aligning regional HR initiatives with Global People strategies. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective execution of People strategies and programs within the country while fostering a positive and compliant work environment. This role will play a critical role in building a high-performance culture ensuring compliance developing people strategies and fostering a positive employee experience.
As the Head of Human Resources you will partner closely with the Head of India Operations and local business leadership to design and implement People initiatives that directly drive business priorities. You will manage a small People team directly and provide indirect leadership and oversight to other members of the People team based in India who have direct reporting lines into their functional leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset deep HR expertise and a hands-on approach to driving business and people outcomes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
People Leadership and Management:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to the local People team ensuring effective delivery of People programs and services.
Mentor coach and develop People team members fostering a high-performance culture.
Manage team workload prioritize tasks and ensure efficient resource allocation.
Business Partnering:
Partner closely with the Head of India Operations in implementing People initiatives that directly drive business priorities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership providing guidance on all People-related matters.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with managers and employees understanding their needs and providing proactive People solutions.
Partner with local leadership to align People strategies with business objectives.
Compliance and Legal:
Ensure compliance with all local labor laws regulations and company policies.
Stay abreast of changes in employment law and best practices providing guidance to the organization.
Manage all employee relations matters including investigations disciplinary actions and terminations ensuring fairness and consistency.
Core People Processes:
Oversee the execution of all core People processes including recruitment onboarding performance management compensation and benefits administration and employee development.
Ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of People records and data.
Collaborate with the US-based People team to implement and adapt global People programs and initiatives for the local market.
Manage local payroll processes or oversee the relationship with any external payroll provider.
Employee Relations:
Act as the main point of contact for all employee relations issues.
Conduct investigations and provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
Work to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Collaboration with the broader People Team:
Build and execute all strategies and initiatives in partnership and close collaboration with the broader People team (e.g. the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment functions)
Provide local market insights and feedback to the broader People team to support the development of global People programs and initiatives.
Participate in global People initiatives and projects as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strategic Thinking Ability to align HR strategies with business goals and contribute to global HR initiatives.
Leadership & Influence Strong ability to build relationships influence senior leaders and act as a trusted advisor.
Operational Excellence Expertise in optimizing HR processes policies and systems to drive efficiency.
Employee Engagement Passion for creating an engaging high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
Communication & Collaboration Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across functions and geographies. Fluency in English is required.
Education and Experience:
10 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on HR management and business partnering.
Strong knowledge of India labor laws and regulations.
Proven experience in managing and developing HR teams.
Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in HRIS systems office applications e.g. Google Suite collaboration applications e.g. Slack Asana.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience working in a multinational company is highly desirable.
Must Have:
Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values
Work Hard Be Kind
Tech x Humanity
We are bigger than me
Physical Requirements:
Sit for long periods of time
Real is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
