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About Wednesday

Wednesday is an engineering services company. We provide services in Data Engineering, applied AI, and Product Engineering. We partner with ambitious companies to solve their most pressing engineering challenges.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior HR Executive with a strong focus on employee engagement, learning & development, and performance management to serve as a strategic partner to our teams. This role will align HR initiatives with business objectives to foster a motivated, high-performing workforce.

Core Responsibilities

Employee Engagement:

• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and morale.
• Plan and execute team-building activities, recognition programs, and events that foster a positive work culture.
• Regularly collect and analyze employee feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Learning & Development:

• Design and deliver training programs to meet business and employee growth objectives.
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and implement upskilling initiatives.
• Maintain and track learning and development metrics to ensure the effectiveness of programs.

Performance Management:

• Manage the performance appraisal process, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Work closely with managers to set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Support teams in creating individual development plans (IDPs) and career progression paths.

HR Strategy & Partnership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices.
• Support teams in aligning HR practices with business needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless HR operations.

Compliance & Policy Management:

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies.
• Regularly update policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and company culture.

Talent Acquisition (As Needed):

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and fill vacant positions.
• Support recruitment processes, from job description creation to onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA) or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in HR Management, Employee Engagement, or Learning & Development are a plus.
• Proven experience in an HRBP or related role with a focus on employee engagement, learning & development, and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of Indian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proactive problem-solver with a “figure-it-out” attitude.

Benefits

• Mentorship: Work next to some of the best engineers and designers.
• Freedom: An environment where you get to practice your craft. No micromanagement.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Healthcare for you and your family.
• Growth: A tailor-made program to help you achieve your career goals. 
• A voice that is heard: We don't claim to know the best way of doing things. We like to listen to ideas from our team.

This role is crucial in fostering a high-performance environment, building HR processes that align with business goals, and championing employee engagement and retention. You will collaborate across departments to enhance employee experience, ensuring alignment with our brand values and mission.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract top talent suited to a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure seamless integration and alignment with the company culture.

• Partner with hiring managers to fulfill staffing needs and forecast talent requirements.

Performance Management

• Lead the performance management process, setting KPIs aligned with business objectives.

• Drive a continuous feedback culture and conduct regular performance appraisals.

• Implement training and development programs to promote career progression.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop and execute initiatives to maintain high morale and foster a positive workplace.

• Plan and manage employee engagement activities that reflect our brand’s energy and enthusiasm.

• Monitor employee satisfaction and address concerns proactively.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Review, update, and enforce HR policies that support a growth oriented, agile culture.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry standards to mitigate risks.

• Develop strategies to minimize attrition while aligning policies with company values.

Learning & Development

• Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to support employee growth.

• Facilitate coaching, and mentoring programs.

• Promote a learning culture through continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in HR, preferably within a D2C or high-growth environment.

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.

• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in HR software (e.g., Keka or similar HRMS tools).

About Company

Our client works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation. They are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the Government, Corporates, NGOs and Citizens to work together towards changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the centres 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. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500 odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad and also States viz. Delhi, Odisha and in Hyderabad.

Core Values that drive us: Empathy | Inclusion | Integrity | Courage 

Roles & responsibilities

• Taking care on onboarding, induction & orientation

• Employee Engagement

• HR strategies and policies

• Organizational design

• Develops programs to build human capital and a strong employee development culture.

• Training & Development

• Analysis and Change Management

• Facilitates the development and implementation of employee performance measurements to gauge the success of programs and identify areas for improvement.

• Talent Assessment

• Leadership Development - Assesses leadership development, team development, and organizational communication programs and practices.

• Succession Planning

• Counselling and Guidance

• Grievance handling

• Building a positive and result-oriented working environment

• Creating an environment of accountability where success is measured

Requirements

• Should be Masters in HR

• Must have at least 10+ years of experience in the field of Organization Development

• Experience working with a NGO will be an added advantage

• Passionate about planning, developing, administering, and implementing innovative programs.

• Experience in the management of large- and small-scale change initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence the adoption of new ideas

• Learning Agility

• Strong written, verbal communication, interpersonal skills and excellent facilitation/presentation skills

• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels of the business

• Must be able to use a computer with a high degree of proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Roles & responsibilities:

Establish the Human Resource department for the central office as well as the school

• Manages all HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, benefits, and compensation

• Develops and maintains the school’s employee policies and procedures, employee handbook and employee forms

• Manages the recruitment process including posting, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for open positions

• Supports the Leadership Team in the recruitment of Expat faculty and staff

• Prepares and maintains accurate job descriptions and oversees the employee onboarding, orientation, exit processes and document completion

• Advises and consults with Head of School and relevant leadership team members to resolve and/or diffuse employee issues, oversees and directly engages in the resolution of delicate employee matters and seeks at all times to protect the School’s best interest

• Monitors and submits insurance claims related to worker’s compensation

• Develops, implements and maintains effective compliance with Employment and Labor Laws and Regulations

• Maintains employee records and files

• Oversees VISA, relocation, logistics and administration for Expat faculty and staff 

• Leads Annual Performance Management process for faculty and staff

• Leads professional development initiatives for faculty and staff

• Supervises HR Manager whose key responsibilities will be supporting the HR Team, administering payroll, benefits, relocation and logistics for expats, managing the school’s email account, vacation tracking

• Liaison with International educational authorities for Expat appointments 

• Strong executive coaching skills with a focus on leading through change

• Effective consulting skills covering the full range of HR disciplines

• While the above includes a description of the essential functions of the position, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate/Postgraduate MBA-HR

• Work experience for an International School

• 15 – 20 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)

• Kind, pleasant and effective communicator, willing to serve people at all levels in the organization

• Working knowledge of human resource principles, procedures and practices

• Ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions and activities

• Well-developed business ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of discretion

• Knowledge of Indian, Expat and state employment laws and regulations 

• Knowledge of business and payroll software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of working on HR ERP would be preferred

• Proficient in the use and application of a range of psychometrics in assessment, selection and development environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

• Knowledge & Experience of Expat appointments 

• Experience of working with an International school will be preferred 

About Company

Long-term accommodation booking platform for students (think booking.com for student housing). They help 80M students worldwide, find and book full-time accommodations near their universities, without the hassle of negotiation, non-standardized and cumbersome paperwork, and broken payment process. We are the leading student housing platform globally, with 1M+ student housing units listed in 6 countries and across 80 cities. We are growing rapidly and targeting $400M in annual gross bookings value by 2022. If you are passionate about making international mobility and living, seamless and accessible, then - Join us in building the future of student housing!

About the role:

HRBP should live our Values and be a champion for our culture and play a critical role in building and sustaining a positive, engaging work environment, Challenge current practices, and think outside the box to generate creative ways to scale Employee relations and HR programs and develop innovative ER solutions that meet timelines and deliverables, raise the bar and exceed the stakeholder's expectations. Lead and partner projects to develop and implement employment policies and processes, scale up and sync new hire onboarding, employee relations, succession planning, recognition, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead & execute a best-in-class new hire onboarding program by partnering with business leaders and HR partners to deliver a positive and effective new hire experience.

- Counsel Business Leaders regarding company policies, procedures, and workplace issues. Provide coaching and resolution regarding all employee relations issues.

- Organize skip-level meetings and empathetically address employee grievances.

- Works closely with Business Leaders on internal performance evaluation programs like Capability Development Program, Performance improvement plan, one on one performance discussions, and FGDs.

- Design, Plan, coordinate & execute Monthly, Quarterly & Annual engagement programs by utilizing the budgets effectively, building a culture of caring, sharing, and celebrating with handholding and sailing to go beyond the target.

- Take initiatives and plan HR interventions to strategize retention, control attrition, and effective manpower utilization through rewards recognition, succession planning, and benchmarking.

- Maintain effective channels of information inflow to feel what is on the employee's nerves and proactively take corrective preventive actions and address employee grievances with a high sense of urgency.

- Establish the best implementable HR practices based on facts and figures for employee success.

- Introduce effective organizational culture-linked Retention Programs. - Coach and mentor employees and promote a culture of knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

- At least three (3) years as an HR Business Partner/Engagement Partner in a start-up and 4-8 years of overall HR or related work experience.

- Advanced knowledge and skills in multiple HR functions including Performance & management, Compensation & benefits, employee relations, and talent management.

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking acumen with an ability to make timely, effective, ethics-based decisions.

- Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Must be humble, results-oriented, collaborative, and have a sense of humor and a strong EQ.

- Strong acumen with the ability to influence employees and managers at all levels and hands-on expertise in implementing multiple employee engagement initiatives

- People & Culture Manager simultaneously. - Hands-on with creating promotional material for employer branding internal-external communication.

- Ability to create confidence among employees to reach you for their grievances.

- Ability to access and identify the root cause for grievance and enable them to overcome the grievance and create a Happy Culture.

- Strong experience in understanding the requirements of employees in the Product Software Industry.

- Good communication (Verbal and Written) and interpersonal skills.

- An eye for detail, results-driven and takes the accountability to meet expectations.