Head of Human Resources

As the Head of Human Resources at Mithila Institute of Technology and Management (MITAM), you will play a crucial role in leading the HR function to ensure effective recruitment, staff development, policy implementation, employee welfare, and statutory compliance. Your strategic and operational focus will contribute to cultivating a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven institutional culture. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic HR Leadership** - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with MITAM's mission and growth objectives. - Advise senior management and the board on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HR trends. - Establish and enforce institutional HR policies, employee handbooks, and codes of conduct. - **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. - **Performance Management & Appraisal** - Design and implement annual performance appraisal frameworks. - Coordinate review meetings, feedback sessions, and promotion cycles. - Align employee performance outcomes with institutional strategic goals. - **Training & Development** - Identify training needs and organize staff development programs. - Partner with academic and administrative heads to promote a continuous learning environment. - Support leadership grooming initiatives for future academic and operational leaders. - **HR Operations & Compliance** - Maintain and manage employee records, contracts, leave, and attendance systems. - 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. - **Employee Relations & Welfare** - Ensure a positive and healthy workplace culture by addressing grievances effectively. - Promote inclusivity, wellness programs, and recognition systems. - Enforce institutional policies on discipline and conduct fairly and consistently. **Eligibility Criteria:** - **Educational Qualifications** - Masters degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field (MBA-HR preferred). - **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. - Strong ethical standards, discretion, and a detail-oriented mindset. **Salary Range:** - Commensurate with qualifications and experience. - Performance-based incentives and annual appraisals applicable.,