Chief People Officer - Investment Bank

A leading Investment Bank is seeking a Chief People Officer to join their team. She/He would get to drive the culture, team building, HR policies and recruitment within the organization and manage some of the external communications as well.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment

- Work with the CEO and the team to prepare the headcount budget (across Equity, Debt and support staff) and aid in annual budgeting and planning exercises.

- Reach out to various sources to recruit the right candidate (Linkedin, Colleges, Job Portals, Search Firms etc.)

- Lead the recruitment process. Coordinate interviews across the team and be the focal point. This includes initial screening, reference check calls, administering their case study submission, necessary background checks etc.

- Manage post recruitment work like familiarization of employee with the office manual, code of conduct, access to various common databases and websites, setting up her/his payroll, relocation activities etc.

HR Processes

- Prepare and update the HR manual

- Help in rolling out the technology platform for all firm and specifically HR activities

- Prepare and manage the new joinee's orientation program

- Formulate, update, roll out and manage the policies for the culture in mind

- Manage leave records of employees

- Team Building

- Be the focal point for all the team building activities. Coordinate team outings / field visits

- Ensure the effectiveness of the mentor-mentee program

- Identify training needs and work with the team to ensure that the required training is conducted (this includes debrief on deal closures)

- Overseas the design and implementation of personalized career plans for each team member

- Conduct an annual employee survey and disseminate results and action points as necessary

Performance Appraisal Processes

- Manage and be the focal point for the employee performance appraisals (annual and mid-year)

- Summarize employee reviews and present each case to senior management

- Ensure that the feedback is delivered in a timely manner and the process is seamless

Communications role

- Manage and update the company's website

- Manage and update the social media handles (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin)

- Coordinate and organize webinars and events along with the team

- Manage master client and investor trackers

Qualifications

- 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in managing the People function of an organization in a service industry which is people dependent. Experience in financial services is preferable.

- Self-starter, with solid team skills

- Excellent skills with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

- Strong fundamental understanding of people management, culture building, people evaluation and recruitment processes

- Ability to multi-task

- Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Location

- Bangalore, India