Chief of Staff to CHRO - Tech Startup - TISS/XLRI/FMS/MDI

About the role: Chief of Staff to CHRO offers a unique opportunity to strategically impact organizational decisions, shape the company's future, and contribute to a collaborative work culture. Candidates can expect diverse challenges, professional growth, and an inclusive environment that values their contributions and fosters career development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Collaboration:

- Collaborate closely with the CHRO to strategize and drive high-impact HR projects, contributing to the development and execution of key HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Management Excellence:

- Exhibit exemplary stakeholder management skills, cultivating and maintaining relationships across various organizational levels, ensuring effective communication and alignment with strategic HR objectives.

Project Management Leadership:

- Take a lead role in project management, overseeing the initiation, planning, and execution of HR projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation in a fast-paced environment.

Operational Efficiency Enhancement:

- Work proactively to enhance operational efficiency within the HR function, identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and driving continuous optimization.

Decision Support:

- Provide critical decision support to the CHRO by analyzing HR data, offering strategic insights, and presenting recommendations that contribute to informed decision-making and overall HR effectiveness.

Policy Development and Implementation:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and aligning with industry best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless integration of HR projects with broader organizational initiatives, creating synergies and maximizing overall impact.

Leadership in Ambiguity:

- Navigate and lead effectively in ambiguous situations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to guide the team through complex HR challenges.

- This role demands a dynamic professional who can not only drive strategic HR initiatives but also excel in high-stakes stakeholder management and project leadership, contributing significantly to the overall success of the HR function.

Ideal Candidate

- Proven experience of 4-8 years in an Human resource consulting role

- MBA from a Premium B school

- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to drive change and lead HR initiatives.

- Proven project management experience.

- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

- Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software.