AVP - HR

Are you looking for a workplace that inspires you Welcome to KC Overseas Education! At KC Overseas Education, we don't just provide jobs - we create opportunities for innovation, growth, and impact. As a thriving Multinational EdTech company with 11 global locations, we have a strong foothold across South Asia, South-East Asia, and Africa, and we're rapidly expanding worldwide. With our team of inspired 850+ professionals, we are revolutionizing access to overseas education through cutting-edge technology and unwavering expertise with our industry-leading platforms coursefinder.ai and elanloans.com. Our mission is to empower students worldwide with seamless access to top universities, bridging the gap between aspiration and reality. If you're passionate about making a difference in the global education space, this is where you belong! At KC Overseas Education, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be an experience that challenges, excites, and rewards you. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Through our ever-expanding global reach, we are shaping the future of overseas education, and you can be a part of it. Why work with us We value productivity and well-being equally, offering work-life balance. You'll have international travel and exposure to diverse markets, unmatched growth opportunities, recognition and rewards for hard work, continuous upskilling and development opportunities, a supportive and trust-driven work culture, long-term stability and security, competitive compensation, and more. Join us and experience a workplace where talent is valued, ideas are celebrated, and careers flourish. Be a part of KC Overseas - apply now! Job Summary: KC Overseas Education is currently seeking an AVP - HR to join our growing team and take charge of this strategic position to execute the growth plans of the organization. As an AVP - HR, you will be at the heart of our people strategy, driving key HR functions while providing strategic insights to leadership. Your role will be a blend of people management, policy-making, talent strategy, and organizational development, all while maintaining a pulse on employee sentiment and business needs. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving the company's growth. What You'll Do: **Strategic HR Leadership:** - Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing insights on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. - Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively implement solutions. **Talent & Workforce Planning:** - Ensure seamless onboarding of employees and their assimilation into the company culture, processes, and teams for a smooth transition and long-term success. - Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to future-proof the workforce. - Champion internal talent mobility and succession planning. **Culture & Employee Engagement:** - Be the bridge between leadership and employees, ensuring a strong, transparent, and engaging work culture. - Create initiatives that foster employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention. - Address concerns proactively, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment. **HR Operations & Compliance:** - Implement best practices in performance management, compensation, and rewards. - Leverage HR analytics to drive data-backed decision-making. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Collaborate with the leadership team and finance department to design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. - Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the company's compensation packages remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. - Monitor and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry trends. **Change Management & Growth Enablement:** - Support the company's expansion by building scalable HR processes. - Lead transformation initiatives and drive cultural alignment during growth phases. - Serve as the first point of contact for leadership on all HR matters. Experience Required: - 12+ years in HR leadership roles, preferably in fast-growing organizations. - Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives. - General knowledge of various employment laws and practices. - Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs, incentive planning, appraisal system, defining hierarchy, and other Human Resources recognition and engagement programs and processes. - Exceptional communication skills, problem-solving skills, empathy, objectivity, and a growth-oriented mindset. - Minimum 5 years of experience in team management.,