HR Recruiter & Generalist

The Human Resource Manager will perform the routine functions of hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, setting up and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with regulation authorities and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A software company that provides an AI-powered calendar assistant service. The service uses natural language processing and machine learning to automate tasks such as scheduling meetings, rescheduling events, and sending reminders. The company aims to save users time and increase productivity by automating these repetitive tasks

Requirements:

• Providing day-to-day HR support to employees, including answering questions and assisting with issues related to benefits, policies, and procedures
• Managing the performance review process, including setting goals and conducting evaluations
• Developing and implementing recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
• Sourcing and screening candidates, including conducting initial interviews and reference checks
• Coordinating the hiring process, including scheduling interviews and assisting with onboarding
• Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and requirements for open positions
• Utilizing various recruitment channels, such as job boards, social media, and employee referrals, to source candidates
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system
• Participating in job fairs and other recruiting events to promote the organization and attract top talent
• Assisting with compliance with employment laws and regulations, including tracking employee leave and maintaining affirmative action plans
• Managing employee benefits and payroll, including enrolling employees in benefits programs and ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages
• Maintaining HR records and documents, including employee files and records of benefits enrollment and changes.

What You Will Enjoy About Us

• High-growth startup with plenty of opportunities to actively impact the company and advance your career!
• We have fun because we are passionate about what we do.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.
• Paid time off that is flexible.
• Health Insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

● Manage the recruitment process, including developing job descriptions, posting job openings, screening resumes, and conducting interviews.

● Develop and implement employee training and development programs to ensure that employees have the necessary skills to perform their jobs effectively.

● Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions.

● Oversee the performance management process, including setting performance goals and providing feedback and coaching to employees. ● Manage the compensation and benefits program, including developing and implementing competitive compensation and benefits packages.

● Maintain HR records and ensure that employee files are up-to-date and accurate.

● Develop and implement HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.

● Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the overall goals of the organization.

Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.

● Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, team management, and employee relations.

● Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

● Strong organizational and time management skills.

HRBP

1. Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.
2. Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of the organization's HR policies and practices.
3. Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation.
4. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning HR-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
5. Administer disciplinary procedures.
6. Plan and conduct new employee orientation and induction programs to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
7. Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and employee relations.
8. Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
9. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
10. Administer employee recognition awards.
11. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the training activities of the organization.
12. Responsible for the successful implementation, monitoring and coordinating of all the activities regarding HR Software.
13. Preparation and maintenance of MIS related to Attrition.
14. Administer performance management systems and recreation programs.

About KAFQA

At Kafqa, we are building an online global performing arts academy. For our students, we offer live classes conducted by experienced & expert artists. For our artists, we offer a bouquet of opportunities to monetize their skills including being an instructor at Kafqa. Our mission is to serve artists in their journey from their first steps in the art to success on the largest stages in the world.

Role

The role is a unique opportunity to be a part of the core team at KAFQA. The responsibilities of the role are per the below:

·         Understand the needs of employees across different segments across their lifecycle (discovery of Kafqa opportunities, application experience, interview experience, decision experience, onboarding, settling down, scaling with the organization, attrition & separation) & design best in class experiences always thinking technology first

·         Understand the needs of instructors separately and design best in class experiences for them in partnership with head of departments and other teams.

·         Meet compliances mandated by central & state governments.  

The role is based in Bangalore, India and reports directly to the Founder, CEO of KAFQA.

Experience, Qualifications & Person Type

The ideal candidate is someone who –

·         Has 5+ years of experience preferably in a HR role

·         Thinks first principle to re-imagine experiences for employees & challenge status                quo

·         Thinks technology first

·         Is comfortable prioritizing

·         Is creative and can innovate

·         Interested in the performing arts & preferably is a performer themselves

·         Is willing to fulfil all responsibilities above & go beyond as needed

·         Is a self-starter, operates with autonomy & can deal with ambiguity while being                    innovative & frugal

• Preparing JD understanding the needs of hiring manager as well to ask questions that will help you identify the right candidate(s).
• Screen for basic competence of candidates against a technical job description
• Responsible for full-cycle recruiting: interview, offer, negotiation and close candidates for assigned requisitions.
• Identify & Sourcing candidates through various channels Job boards, LinkedIn, cold calls, Technology forums, as well as the database acquired and Buddy referrals as per the requirements of the company standards.
• Generate Recruitment Dashboard periodically & Maintain MIS. on Talent Acquisition activities
• On boarding of new joiners
• Support and advise on HR policy, ensure compliance to the company's policies.
• Serve as an escalation point for personnel and employee relations issues.
• Handling HRMS.
• Update management on a variety of matters including absence, poor performance and manage terminations
• Research attrition/retention, analysing trends thorough headcount and exit data and recommending appropriate course of action.
• Leave and Attendance management Organise Corporate events and other employee engagement activities
• Organise Corporate events and other employee engagement activities

• Drive employee Engagement initiatives through effective employee connect, conduct periodic communication forums, open house forums and town hall meetings
• Should have Experience in EWS, RAG analysis, Skip level meetings, 360/90 degree programme, Managing attrition etc.
• Planning and executing festival celebration in the company for the employee engagement
• Planning and executing varied activities for employee motivation programmes
• Measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement
• Ensuring constant engagement initiatives are implemented
• To handle operational activities like filing and service logs
• Driving Performance Management Process like ADH assessment, TRP etc.
• Partnering with the shared services, operations and other stakeholders to handle day to day activities. E.g. Leaves, Transfer-Relocation, Benefits, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities-

• Employee Engagement - Ensure smooth end-to-end implementation of the assigned processes. This should cover the following activities: 
• Ensure release of engagement Calendar 
• Review and Track Status of open Actionable
• Prepare Dashboards for various employee connect initiatives
• Alert stakeholders on delays / issues
• Employee Grievance handling & providing first hand resolution to the employees
• Manage queries, issues, escalations, if any 
• Any other process/ task allocated as required
• Participate in Knowledge Sessions within or outside the Team
• Participation in events organized by company
• MIS based reports like HR SLA, Attrition, Adhoc reports etc.
• Processing resignations, Conducting Exit Interviews to ensure smooth closure of full & final settlement.