HR Manager

About Company

Our client is a leading global co-educational day and boarding school for ages 2-18 having it’s first campus in India based out of Pune. The school will follow the English National Curriculum and IGCSEs with students progressing to the IB Diploma Programme offering unparalleled excellence in sports, music, and the arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end HR operational processes in the school.

• Proven work experience as a Senior Executive HR or similar role.

• Managing the employees’ on boarding and induction process. Responsible for issue of Offer Letters, Appointment Letters, ID Cards and Visiting Cards, etc.

• Prepare and maintain staff records in the file and in HRMS.

• Coordinating for documentation relating to VISA, FRRO and maintaining the records.

• Organise and work independently on multiple tasks to complete assignments within specified deadlines. Prepare HR related MIS reports.

• Co-ordination with other departments for closure of any issue and to work on central / cross functional projects. Foster healthy employee relations.

• Assist in day to day operations of the HR functions and duties. Manage salary and contract-related matters. Information about Health Insurance of the staff members.

• Timely payroll processing by collating, preparing and providing the monthly attendance and leaves inputs as per the format and within the timelines established.

• Manage Statutory Compliance (EPF, ESIC, Gratuity) and coordinate with Finance Team for the same.

• Prepare various compensation related reporting and analysis, HR budget and trends analysis. Support the preparation of the salary review process.

• Extracting and analysing data from HR systems and preparing simple to complex reports.

• Conduct exit interviews and complete separation formalities. Exit formalities and Full & Final Settlement Process.

• Coordinating with the facility management contractors for invoices, payments, etc.

• Hospitality for Visitors and New Staff.

Requirements:

• Graduate/Postgraduate- MBA-HR

• Work experience for an International School

• 2-3 years and above of relevant experience

• Excellent verbal and written fluency in English and Hindi.

• Related working experience as Executive Assistant in other international schools or companies is preferred.

• Good communication and coordination skills. 

• Good organisation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneNote, etc)

• The role demands a multitasker who can effortlessly liaise with all the other teams, efficiently manage the roles and duties within the team, and finally get the job done well in time.

• Sources and listens to all points of view and respects differing opinions when developing solutions. Should be very organized, process driven and a team player.

• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility.

• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations. 

• Time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize, ability to work under pressure.

• Discrete and sensitive to confidentiality.

• Responsible, self-motivated, detailed-minded, professional, organized, independent and mature.

• Good team player as well as good team leader.

This is a build role and so our ideal candidate has the passion and experience to create the best possible people strategy for our team, using a combination of best practices, insight and innovation with an understanding of the needs of a growth stage company.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

People Management & Leadership: Lead the P& C team to continue developing People & Culture processes as outlined below. Continue to develop the existing team of People leaders through coaching, mentorship, and leadership. Recruit and hire new P& C staff as needed.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding and development, through to transitions and exits, creating a positive experience for all employees and driving engagement. This will include the development of a data-driven framework for continuous improvement in all aspects of the employee experience.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Partner with talent acquisition team on strategies including job description creation, vacancy advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring processes - ensuring the adoption of best practices in inclusive hiring.

Compensation and Benefits: Develop and implement a competitive compensation philosophy and benefits strategy that motivates employees, supports retention, and attracts new talent.

Talent Management and Succession Planning: Implement comprehensive talent management strategies that ensure the right people are in the right roles, manage performance, provide career development opportunities, develop skills matrices, and oversee promotions and transitions. Develop and execute succession-planning strategies that ensure business continuity and support our future growth.

Learning and Development: Develop and implement comprehensive learning and development programs, focusing on the skills and knowledge that employees need to excel in their roles. Develop a strategic L& D program to support Parachute's leaders to help the company level up and scale.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):Champion DEI by fostering a work environment that values diverse perspectives, promotes equal opportunities, and is inclusive of all employees. Develop policies and procedures that reflect the company's DEI-B Values.

Employee Relations: Create and support a program that strengthens relationships between employees and the organization, resolving workplace conflicts, handling disciplinary procedures, and promoting employee well-being. Use metrics to address systemic issues, define root problems of employee-relation issues, and create programs to systematically address them. Support existing P& C team currently responsible for this function.

Legal Compliance: Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations.

Organizational Development, Design, and Change Management:Drive organizational development and design efforts, working in collaboration with senior leaders across the organization to develop key HR staffing plans for new and existing departments.

HR Metrics, Analytics, and Strategic Investment:Implement a comprehensive HR dashboard that tracks key metrics across all HR functions. Utilize data analytics to inform strategic decision-making and guide investment in new full-time employees (FTEs), thereby maximizing profitability and optimizing capital deployment.

Future-of-Work Thought Leadership:Be a strategic thinker on how to position Parachuters to help the company achieve its 3-5-7+ year ambitions. Have well-researched and thoughtful stances on topics such as hybrid, remote-first, time-off, flexible time, sabbatical programs, comp philosophy, etc. to fully leverage the People & Culture function as a differentiator for the company.

What will set this person apart:

• Proven business leader with 3+ years of leadership or management experience, in a leadership role within Human Resources.
• Experience working in a high-growth tech startup or similar fast-paced industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in various aspects of HR management, including but not limited to talent management, learning & development, compensation strategy, and legal compliance.
• Experience managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and succession planning.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and decision-making ability, with the capacity to manage a critical function within the company.
• Experience leading a team of HR professionals and working closely with senior leaders and executives in an organization.
• Strong understanding of HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• 21 days of paid vacation, 7 days sick leave, 3 days of no questions asked leave
• Encouraged time off on your birthday
• Flexibility for remote work on a case by case basis
• Comprehensive insurance plans (from Plum) and commuter benefits
• Rewards for every work anniversary
• One month paid sabbatical after your five year Skimm'versary as a full-time employee. and more.

• Recruitment Process
• Using Different job portals
• Conduction Preliminary interviews
• Sourcing and Screening and CVs
• Preparing offer letters
• Preparing the KRA & KPIS
• HR Operations
• Preparing appointment letters
• Regular employee standups
• talking to employees regularly to check if they are happy with the work and what they want to work on and keeping in sync with company goals

HR Responsibilities:

1. Handle recruitment process such as posting advertisement, phone screening for shortlisting,
2. Handling joining formalities arranging interview, employment contracts and etc aligned with local regulations, Company policies and procedures.
3. Able to generate new ideas on employee engagement activities (like bithday celebration / fun activity/ fitness activities) and doing necessary communication and arrangements.
4. Prepare confirmation letters, and monitor contract expiry for renewals. Update and managemployee records. Perform other duties as assigned
5. Basic knowledge about HRM process.

Admin Responsibilities:

1.Taking care of ticket bookings( air/ train) and accommodation for employee through online portals.
2.re-solving maintenance issues of company asset and arranging routine maintenance. Keeping record of office stationery, maintenance of Fire extinguisher, CCTV, AC, Electricity, Telephone ,Photocopier etc

3. Must have knowledge in IT ( laptop/Mobile) gadgets .solving issues related to employee laptops.
3.Manages correspondence by answering emails and sorting mail
4.Assists in planning and arranging events, including organising refreshments.
5.Handles expenses and billing cycles of Admin vendors
6.Supervising office boy ,Housekeeping , security guards.
7.Drafts, formats, and prints relevant documents
8.Assists in purchase orders and invoicing
9.Manages outgoing post and records data on special deliveries
Photocopies and files appropriate documents as needed
10.Look after Pantry services.
11. Handling all activities related to new office set up.
12.Finding cost effective vendors and managing their work and agreements.

13.Must have knowledge on maintaining google calendar,virtual meetings.

Skill Required:

Good Written and verbal communication sill( English , Hindi Marathi)

Active listing skill

Problem solving skill without conflicts

Proactive Manner

Solution provider

 Preferred Male candidate.

Desired Candidate Profile

We, at GlobalShiksha, are on a mission to Make Learning Fun for the K-12 segment by delivering high-quality, affordable supplementary educational products. The GlobalShiksha team of 150+ people works out of offices in Bengaluru. We- re backed by the top investor of the world, Accel Partners. Founded in 2011 by an IIT Graduate, GlobalShiksha is among top five Ed-tech companies of India and has the trust of 1 million parents. We are hiring a HR Manager who can take care of hiring and team building.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Determine selection criteria.
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks).
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
• Must have experience in bulk hiring, college hiring, etc.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements.
• Lead employer branding initiatives.
• Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
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Requirements:

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Must have experience in hiring preferably for BPOs.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field