Head of Human Resources

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

"Please note: Candidates who do not answer the screening questions will be automatically rejected."

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Work Type: Full-time, Work From Office

Work Address: Sun Gravitas, A/328, Shyamal Cross Rd, Shyamal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India

Salary Range: ₹6 – ₹8 LPA (based on experience) + Performance Incentives

Company Overview

We operate under two primary business verticals:

• VIS (Vishram International Services) – Specializes in sending Indian students and professionals abroad for education, internships, and work programs.
• VMG (Vishram Management Group) – Manages backend operations for our group-owned retail and food franchise businesses including supermarkets, restaurants, and liquor stores.

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Head of HR who can lead both verticals with strategic direction and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

A. For VIS – International Education & Work Placement Vertical

Strategic HR Leadership

• Design and implement a complete HR framework for VIS
• Set up core departments including recruitment, operations support, compliance, and training
• Contribute to organizational planning, goal setting, and productivity tracking

Talent Acquisition

• Lead 360° recruitment for all roles: counselors, operations staff, student advisors, recruiters, and management positions
• Build pipelines for internal staff and affiliate partners across India and abroad

Performance & Productivity

• Set KPIs and OKRs for recruitment and operations teams
• Track conversions (student/work placement success rates) and align HR processes with revenue outcomes
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective measures

Compliance & Development

• Ensure HR policies align with labor laws, visa rules, and international placement regulations
• Oversee training modules, performance review systems, and employee development initiatives

B. For VMG – Retail and Restaurant Operations Vertical

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Recruit store managers, kitchen/deli staff, cashiers, cleaners, and support staff
• Ensure smooth onboarding, documentation, and background verifications

Training & SOP Implementation

• Deliver staff training programs tailored to each business (e.g., QSRs, liquor stores)
• Implement and update operational SOPs and employee manuals

Employee Retention & Discipline

• Track attendance, address absenteeism, and ensure shift coverage
• Resolve conflicts and implement disciplinary procedures when needed
• Maintain employee satisfaction and retention through engagement programs

Required Qualifications

• Must Have Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or relevant field
• Minimum 5–8 years of HR experience (preferably including startup and multi-unit retail environments)
• Proven experience with full-cycle recruitment, team building, and HR system setup
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices
• Comfortable handling both white-collar (admin, counselors) and blue-collar (retail/restaurant staff) recruitment
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Tech-savvy; familiar with HRMS, Excel/Google Sheets, and productivity tools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is the advertised salary range for this position
• Have you ever set up an HR department or system from scratch for a startup or new business unit?

Have you been responsible for HR KPIs that are directly linked to business revenue or placement targets?

• Are you experienced in handling HR operations across multiple business verticals or locations simultaneously?
• Have you directly managed hiring, training, and performance tracking for both white-collar (office) and blue-collar (retail/restaurant) employees?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Head of HR : 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Required)

Work Location: In person