Associate Director - Human Resources - eCommerce Startup

Job Responsibilities:

- Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

- Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.

- Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

- Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.

- Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.

- Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies 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; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

- Develops and implements departmental budget.

Traits :

- Strong Leadership skills with an ability to make quick decisions.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into actionable goals.

- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.

- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail.

Education and Experience :

- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar relevant field

- 4+ years of experience in the the HR space with atleast 2+ years in people management and leadership role.

- In-depth knowledge of Human Resource operations and legal regulations

- Hands-on experience in all aspects of HR management

- Impeccable communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

- Strong analytical and project management skills

- Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR) will be an advantage

- Proven track record of 8+ years of human resource management experience in the retail/e- commerce/FMCG space is required