Manager-Human Resources

About the Company:

Our client has created a sustainable livelihood program for urban disadvantaged youth. Fostering agency, workplace competencies, and skills in youth, unleashes social and economic transformation in the communities that the youth come from. The organization runs through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, Corporates, NGOs, and Citizens to work together toward changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the organization is taken care of by the Government. Corporates contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. We are growing at a fast pace in various other cities in India.

Job Details:

Designation: Employment Engagement Manager

Reporting structure: Will be reporting to the Project Manager

Base Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Develop, strengthen and proactively connect with new employers to increase our youth’s opportunities to secure a sustainable livelihood.

2. Maintain and strengthen current employer engagement activities including employer events, and support the Mentoring Programme and management of the vacancy portal and customer relationship management tool/platform to reflect the needs of our youth and maximize opportunities for employers to engage with our students.

3. Understand the context of youth enrolled in the program in order to inform and identify areas of action and use statistical analysis to improve employer engagement activity.

4. Establish, strengthen, and evaluate effective communication with skilling partners, trainers, mentors, and youth.

5. Working with the Program Head in partnership with central placement cells, and other programs within the organization to establish and evaluate priorities and provision.

6. Be responsible for the effective income generation of the youth above minimum wages.

7. Use expert knowledge, research, creative ideas, and activities to identify new opportunities for collaboration, within industry and across employment sectors, to enhance our delivery of activities to students to support their career planning and development.

8. Undertaking monitoring of progress via regular 1:1 meetings, positive engagement and communication with employers, and tracking the progress of our placed youth.

Eligibility:

● Any Graduate/Post Graduate with 5+ years of experience in the logistics sector, preferably from a corporate sales background.

What are we looking for:

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills and digital comfort.

● Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems.

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.

● Passion for social impact and belief in the impact that can be delivered by purpose-led engagement of the workforce.

● Exceptional articulation skills (written and verbal) to present - ideas, approaches, and solutions.

● Willing to travel.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Excel) and Google Docs.

About Ace Online 

ACE Online is the digital education initiative by ACE Engineering Academy, which is India’s leading test preparation platform for competitive examinations. At ACE Online, we are on a mission to help every student achieve their desired learning outcome through recognition, empathy, perseverance, and trust.

Thousands of our students have secured Top 10, Top 100 & Top 1000 Ranks in some of India’s toughest engineering competitive examinations consistently since our inception in 1995.

Our digital platform today boasts more than 1 lakh+ paid learners streaming 400+TB of learning content and attempting 2.6 million+ mock tests since our launch in 2019.

Having completed our zero-to-one journey, we now invite you to join our mission of scaling our product. 

Role Title - HR Manager 

Total Experience - 5-9 years

Relevant Experience - 5+ Years

Role Summary - 

We are looking for an HR Manager to support and Lead the HR Department in various aspects of HR functions . As an HR Manager, your primary responsibility is to support the human resources department in various aspects of HR functions. You will play a crucial role in managing employee relations, recruitment, Training and development , performance management, and other HR-related activities. You will work closely with team members to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Selection: Assist in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for various positions. Coordinate with hiring managers and external recruitment agencies, if required. Conduct reference checks and issue employment contracts.
2. Onboarding and Orientation: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including conducting orientation sessions, explaining company policies, and completing necessary paperwork. Ensure a smooth transition for new employees into their roles.
3. Employee Relations: Maintain positive employee relations by addressing employee concerns, providing guidance on HR policies, and promoting a healthy work environment. Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions.
4. Performance Management: Support the performance management process by assisting in the implementation of performance appraisal systems, tracking performance evaluations, and providing feedback to employees and managers.
5. HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, update HR databases, and generate HR reports as required. Manage employee documentation, such as contracts, leave records, and attendance.
6. Training and Development: Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating employee training programs. Collaborate with internal trainers or external vendors to ensure the successful delivery of training sessions.
7. Compliance and Policies: Stay up-to-date with employment laws and regulations to ensure HR practices are compliant. Help develop and update HR policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices.
8. Benefits Administration: Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management. Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and assist in resolving issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven 5-9 years of experience in an HR role.
• Good Experience in nontech recruitment.
• Knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in HRIS software and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Faculty hiring will be an add on .

Desired Candidate Profile

• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks).
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details- Attention to detail is highly required
• Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
• Experience in bulk hiring in IT (Technology hiring, Technical Trainers) and Non - IT requirements (mandatorily in to sales, backend profiles)
• Highly proactive and attention to detail attitude is MUST
• Work on targets and closures with in defined TAT

• Desired Candidate profile

  • Candidates with excellent communication skills with understanding and learning capability (MANDATORY)
  • Experience: 3-5 Years
  • Industry: Edtech / Recruitment Consultancy
  • Proven work experience as a recruiter
  • Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks.
  • Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
  • A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations
  • MBA in Human Resources Management or relevant field
  • Work Location: Bangalore, Bannerghatta Main Road

• Administer compensation and benefit plans
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
• Undertake tasks around performance management
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates 
  • Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews
  • Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
  • Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities
  • Ensure compliance with labor regulations

    Requirements

    • Proven experience as an HR Generalist
    • Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
    • Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
    • Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems 
    • Excellent communication and people skills
    • Aptitude in problem-solving
    • Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
    • Additional HR training will be a plus