HR Head | For one of our client in the Higher Education Sector

For one of our client in the Higher Education Sector :

Conceptualize the HR Strategy in alignment with business direction

• Formulate HR policies & practices that build a positive work environment in line with local laws and regulations
• Promote an organization culture that supports the overall HR strategy and company values
• Formulate and Lead performance management & rewards, learning & development, talent management and operations as per business requirements
• Institutionalise a performance culture by focusing on goal setting, timely performance reviews and feedback
• Ensure that the Local HR team adheres to the Performance Management Cycle and timelines

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment of academic (full-time and adjunct faculty) and functional staff.
• Partner with academic leadership to forecast talent needs and build strategic hiring pipelines.
• Own and optimize the TA strategy to ensure hiring quality, time efficiency, and a world-class candidate experience.

HR Operations, Compliance & Payroll

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, especially for remote/global faculty employment.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and payroll teams for seamless and timely payroll execution.
• Maintain a centralized repository of contracts, documentation, and HR policies.

Creation of HR scorecard and ensure achievement of the performance measures against the targets

• Set the HR performance targets in line with the global HR scorecard and establish the measurement criteria for the same
• Check the progress against the scorecard at regular intervals and modify targets and criteria for evaluation in the event of any unforeseen changes in the market conditions

Qualifications & Skills:

• 15 -25 years of experience across HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations.
• Proven exposure to educational, research, or global academic environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication, program management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws and compliance, especially in multi-location and cross-border contexts.
• Self-driven, agile, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup-like environment.