Head - Human Resources - Startup

A fast growing and well backed startup is looking for a Head of HR to build on the company's corporate culture, strengthen the various HR functions and provide leadership to enhance the overall impact of the HR function.

Responsibilities :

- Develop a thorough understanding of the business and its performance drivers in order to develop and deliver effective HR programs and practices

- Strategize to create, reinforce and operationalize a uniform company culture that permeates across locations and levels, and create a community among current and future employees

- Direct the strategic framework for training and development, performance evaluation, retention strategy, staffing, induction and on-boarding, talent planning, employee engagement etc.

- Craft and build the employer brand, find avenues of attracting great talent, implement an effective talent acquisition strategy and controlling attrition;

- Formulate a talent management system to support the development of company talent across levels and build a pipeline of high performing talent and work on resource forecasting

- Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards and oversee statutory compliance

- Build, mentor and lead the HR team ensuring effective relationships with stakeholders and operational efficiencies

Qualifications/Requirements :

- 12+ years' experience in HR with at least 3 years in a leadership role with a startup of scale

- Prior experience with a mature startup is preferred

- PG/MBA in HR from a reputable institute is a must

- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and agile environment

- Excellent leadership skills and ability to mentor the team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills