HR Head - IT

Job Title: Human Resources Head

Location: Bangalore, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: CEO

BACKGROUND

Make A Difference (MAD) is a platform that empowers youth to become change leaders who drive positive impact and create self-sustaining communities. We are committed to provide equal opportunities for all children and our vision is that some day every child can learn and pursue their passion.

MAD is based in Bangalore, India and operating in 23 cities across the country. Today it is one of India’s largest youth volunteer networks. 1800 volunteers participate in our projects and work with over 4000 children in 80 centres.

Our projects aim to provide a positive learning ecosystem for children in order for them to regain confidence and start believing in themselves. We currently run an English Teaching, Library, Career Awareness and Personality Development Program.

PURPOSE

- We are looking for a young and dynamic person who is passionate about our cause of delivering equal opportunities to all children. The candidate should have a strong educational background and work experience in Human Resources and must be motivated to work with our young national team.

- The HR Head will have the overall responsibility for the organization’s full-time personnel and develop and implement HR systems and processes that will provide an employee oriented working culture and a high performing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

- Design HR strategy in alignment with the overall vision of the organization

- Advise Leadership Team on HR needs to support expansion and growth plans

- Develop strategic HR procedures to ensure effective management of staff

- Create an effective succession and career planning system for employees

Recruitment

- Identify staff requirements on a national and regional level and provide support in recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants

- Complete pre and post recruitment formalities

- Plan and conduct orientation and induction programmes for new employees

- Create and update detailed job descriptions and appointment letters

- Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination

Employee Relations

- Build a positive and employee oriented working environment and culture

- Ensure that the employee handbook is comprehensive and updated on a regular basis

- Inform staff about all relevant human resources policies and procedures

- Ensure good communication flow between different divisions and departments

- Analyze training needs to design and conduct employee development trainings

Performance Management

- Create and implement performance appraisal system and materials

- Oversee and document KPI’s for each position

- Create calendar for performance review

- Evaluation of overall employee performance and compensation management

Compensation

- Ensure that remuneration matches industry standards

- Develop yearly budget for all personnel costs and submit it to Finance Department

- Produce and submit the payroll report to the Finance Department on a monthly basis

HR Staff Management

- Train National HR Directors level to implement the organization’s human resources strategy incl. vacancies advertisement, recruitment, induction, performance system etc.

- Be the point of contact for all HR related issues

Reporting and Data Analysis

- Maintain records and compile statistical reports on employee related data such as hires, transfers, exits and absences

- Analyze statistical data to identify causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvements

Other duties as assigned

REPORTING STRUCTURES

The Human Resources Head will report directly to the CEO of MAD. He/She will be supervising two National HR Directors, as well as the HR department as a whole.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

- Post-Graduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

- 2-3 years of experience in similar position

- Management experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities

- Strong entrepreneurial spirit

- Ability to take initiative and ownership

- Ability to identify and solve problems

- Good oral and written communication skills

- High level of interpersonal skills and integrity

- Ability to lead and contribute to the team

- Effective mentoring and motivational skills

- Ability to plan and meet with deadlines

- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to careers@makeadiff.in

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover letter stating motivation to be part of MAD, as well as skills and abilities (max. 1 page)

Deadline is 10th March 2013