Job Description: HR Head

Years of Experience: 12+ years

Location: Chennai

Company Overview:

Welcome to The Indus Valley, where innovation meets tradition in the heart of every kitchen. As a leading Chennai-based direct-to-consumer venture, we are dedicated to revolutionizing cooking with our health-focused cookware. Backed by substantial venture capital and boasting a customer base of over 10 lakh, we stand as India's pioneering brand in health cookware, committed to promoting wellness and vitality.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Head to join our growing team at The Indus Valley. The HR Head will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our human resources strategies to support our ambitious growth plans and uphold our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition:

- Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business needs. Manage manpower planning, budgeting, and utilization across various channels for candidate sourcing, particularly for managerial and niche roles.

- Monitor recruitment metrics such as recruitment funnel efficiency, time to hire, time to fill, yield ratios, and offer acceptance rates.

2. Performance Management:

- Align organizational objectives with individual employee goals using OKRs.

- Conduct thorough performance assessments, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and appraisals.

- Implement fair and transparent rating systems and link them to salary hikes.

- Ensure compliance with performance management policies and procedures.

3. Compliance and Policy Development:

- Collaborate with Genicon and Aprajitha to manage compliance.

- Develop, communicate, and update HR policies in line with legal and organizational requirements.

- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline HR processes and ensure compliance efficiency.

4. Organization Development:

- Design and optimize organizational structures to enhance efficiency and agility.

- Define clear career paths and job roles to support employee growth and development.

- Implement retention strategies and foster a positive organizational culture.

- Conduct regular industry analysis to stay ahead in talent management practices.

5. Team Management:

- Provide leadership and guidance to the HR & Admin team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

- Conduct training sessions to enhance team skills and capabilities.

- Implement strategies for retaining top talent within the HR team.

- Conduct daily follow-ups to monitor progress and proactively address any issues.

6. Conflict Management:

- Mediate workplace disputes and facilitate conflict resolution to maintain a harmonious work environment.

- Develop and implement strategies to prevent and address conflicts among team members.

7. Contract Staff Management:

- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of contract staff. Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and manage vendor relationships effectively.

8. Compensation and Benefits Structuring and Administration:

- Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with industry standards and organizational goals.

- Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate and timely disbursement of salaries and benefits for both headquarters and warehouse operations.

Qualifications:

- Masters degree in Human Resources Management or related field.

- Proven experience as an HR Head or similar senior HR role, preferably in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

- Managed a large workforce of 200+ full-time employees (FTEs) across business operations.

- Mandatory industry experience in both Manufacturing and Corporate environments.

- Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices in India.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving startup culture.

Join Us:

If you are passionate about revolutionizing the culinary industry and want to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to promoting wellness through innovation, we invite you to apply for the HR Head position at The Indus Valley. Be prepared to bring your creativity, expertise, and commitment to excellence as we embark on this exciting journey together.