Head HR

Role & responsibilities

The Head of HR will oversee all human resource functions across divisions of the institution. This leader will ensure efficient recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance across boards, while promoting a unified, transparent, and growth-oriented workplace culture for teaching and non-teaching staff.

The position is both strategic and operational, focusing on people, performance, and institutional excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with institutional goals and multi-board standards in line with SGG overall strategy
• Advise management on organizational design, manpower planning, and workforce optimization across ICSE, CBSE, and other divisions.
• Implement standardized HR processes, systems, and policies across all campuses and departments.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Plan and manage recruitment drives for teachers, coordinators, administrative, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with ICSE / CBSE / State Board teacher qualification and appointment norms.
• Build a robust teacher recruitment pipeline through various sources.
• Maintain accurate staffing data and organizational charts for board inspections and audits.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Establish clear communication channels between management, teachers, and support teams.
• Address grievances and ensure timely conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and wellness activities.
• Promote a positive work culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and professional ethics.

Performance Management

• Design and implement appraisal systems for teachers and administrative staff based on KPIs, student outcomes, and contribution to institutional goals.
• Facilitate regular feedback sessions, classroom observations, and performance improvement plans.

Training & Development

• Conduct orientation and induction programs for new staff.
• Identify training needs across teaching and non-teaching departments.
• Organize skill-development programs, classroom management workshops, and leadership training in coordination with academic heads.

Policy & Compliance Management

• Draft, review, and update HR policies, service rules, and code of conduct manuals.
• Ensure adherence to CBSE/ICSE staff service conditions, leave rules, and workload norms.
• Maintain documentation for audits, affiliations, and inspection purposes.
• Handle statutory compliance: EPF, ESIC, professional tax, maternity leave, etc.
• Payroll & Administration
• Oversee payroll processing, attendance systems, and leave management.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of salary structures and increments.

HR Data & Systems

• Maintain digital HR records, employee files, and dashboards.
• Use analytics to track attrition, training hours, and workforce productivity.
• Liaison & Coordination
• Act as the HR liaison with education boards, local authorities, and inspection teams.
• Support the management during affiliation renewals, audits, and accreditation processes (e.g., ISO, NEP-based frameworks

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Human Resources

• 12+ years of experience

• Strong understanding of Human Resource management, Compliance
• Ability to forecast future HR requirements, analyze and predict risks and effectively manage uncertain situations
• Has excellent communication skills and consultative approach