Head of Human Resources

Mithila Institute of Technology and Management

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Role Summary

Head – Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with MITAM’s mission and growth objectives
• Advise the senior management and board on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HR trends
• Establish and enforce institutional HR policies, employee handbooks, and codes of conduct

B. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Lead end-to-end faculty and staff recruitment for all departments
• Build talent pipelines for academic, administrative, and support roles
• Ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process, including interviews, demonstrations, and background verification

C. Performance Management & Appraisal

• Design and implement annual performance appraisal frameworks for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Coordinate review meetings, feedback sessions, and promotion cycles
• Align employee performance outcomes with the institution’s strategic goals

D. Training & Development

• Identify training needs and organize staff development programs, workshops, and orientation sessions
• Partner with academic and administrative heads to promote a continuous learning environment
• Support leadership grooming initiatives for future academic and operational leaders

E. HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain and manage employee records, contracts, leave, and attendance systems
• Coordinate timely payroll processing with the Accounts Department
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, gratuity, labour laws, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory bodies such as AICTE, NAAC, and the affiliating university

F. Employee Relations & Welfare

• Ensure a positive and healthy workplace culture by addressing grievances and resolving conflicts effectively
• Promote inclusivity, wellness programs, and recognition systems
• Enforce institutional policies on discipline and conduct fairly and consistently

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s degree in 

  Human Resources, Management

  , or a related field (

  MBA-HR preferred

  )
• Certifications in 

  labour law, payroll management,

   or 

  HR analytics

   are an added advantage

Experience

• 5 to 8 years

   of progressive experience in HR roles, preferably within the 

  education sector

• Minimum 

  3 years

   in a leadership capacity managing teams or multi-location operations
• Solid knowledge of academic HR frameworks, including 

  AICTE/UGC norms

   and faculty/staff recruitment guidelines

Preferred Skills

• Strategic mindset with a proactive leadership approach
• Excellent communication skills in 

  English and Hindi

• Proficiency in 

  HRMS/ERP platforms

   for payroll, leave, and attendance management
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and a detail-oriented mindset

Salary Range

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Performance-based incentives and annual appraisals applicable