Director - Human Resource - IT

Position Purpose : To lead and manage all aspects of HR operations in the assigned country. To oversee and be accountable for the high-quality implementation of HR initiatives and policies, in support of our Group-wide drive to build the bench-strength of our organization and make our people a real competitive edge for the business.

Reports to : Co-founder

Location - Hyderabad

Team Size-10

Responsibilities:

- Manages all aspects of HR operations, identifies their organizational development needs to support the business. This includes teams' structure and composition, talent and performance assessment and management, recruiting, on-boarding, learning and development, compensation management, etc.;

- Helps Management identify and/or design training programmes to address needs identified through talent and performance management processes, including training plans, international transfers, stretch assignments, personal career plans, succession planning for key positions, etc.;

- Reviews and where necessary (re-)defines clear job specifications for managerial and other types of positions, including purpose, reporting lines, key responsibilities, and candidate profiles;

- Draws upon and provides input to specialists to ensure tools and policies are effectively meeting business needs;

- Contributes to the evolution and ensures the effective implementation and use of the HRIS;

- Monitors employees' well-being, motivation, engagement, internal communication, and other "hygiene" issues, providing regular feedback to Management and Group HR;

- Ensures full compliance with all employment-related legal and administrative requirements;

- Where required, acts as the key regular contact point and interface with employee representatives, fostering positive and constructive working relationships with such bodies;

- Regularly reviews Health, Safety & Environment legal and administrative requirements and ensures full compliance with such requirements and Group guidelines;

- Plays an active role in Group-wide HR initiatives, sharing best practices and lessons learned from implementation with Management and Group HR; Builds, coaches and develops a strong local HR team to deliver the above HR services to a high standard, taking personal accountability for the team's growth and development;

- Develops, controls and is accountable for the HR budget necessary to cover the costs associated with the local HR team and the delivery of the above HR services (e.g. training, employee recognition programs, service awards, etc.);

- Generally, supports and fosters an HR "culture of excellence".

- Work closely with the founding team

Profile:

a) Experience & Background: Minimum 8-14 years' management and leadership experience in an mid sized organization, multi-cultural business environment, within or outside an HR function;

b) Proven evidence of successful team building and management, and working in complex, matrix operations;

c) Overall, a talented professional and self-starter, with high self confidence, strong leadership skills, and multi-cultural sensitivity.

d) A university degree in management and/or social sciences essential, an additional formal HR qualification an advantage; Ideally, an additional business qualification/MBA.

e) Strong oral and written communication skills in English.