Position: Chief Human Resource Officer

Organization: Samhita

Location: Mumbai

Job Description

• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support Samhita's mission and strategic vision.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business objectives.
• Work with the CEO to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management regarding key organizational and management matters.
• Develop comprehensive strategic HR practices, recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of the organisation.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR team by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits.
• Augmenting existing efforts of the organisation in managing the Formal Performance Management System (PMS), Ongoing PMS Monitoring & Year-Round Feedback system. Driving annual KRA's and Goals with the team leads.
• Help us shape how every individual in our team experiences life at Samhita! You will play a key role in every step of their journey.
• Build, amplify and make culture a key value proposition for recruitment and retention.
• Integrate HR best practices to help enhance the HR function and which are required and appreciated by donors
• Conduct Employee Satisfaction Surveys, analyse results to coach managers and leaders in action planning exercises.
• Disseminate HR insights, manage all internal communication and plan engagement activities that can help teams and individuals work better.
• Develop world class training and development programs for team Samhita.
• Work with the leaders to develop policies and procedures that are people-friendly and are designed to help Samhita scale. Legal planning and compliance for HR and admin related matters
• HR planning (short term as well as long term), budgeting and negotiating with donors and CEO
• CHRO will also be responsible for driving the organisations administration and IT function
• Design overall framework, process flow and policy for the admin and IT function
• Most importantly, you will help each individual do their lives' best work! Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• At the core of Samhita, lies our people. If you believe in the potential of people - that given the right environment, individuals can grow to do great things and great teams are built by great people - we are looking for you.
• Excellent Interpersonal, written communication and conflict resolution skills. Have an understanding of building a strong culture that keeps people at the centre of everything.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Structured and analytical approach to solving problems.
• Strong experience of working with senior leaders with the ability to generate and communicate unique value propositions
• You are someone who loves taking initiative, you do not hesitate before taking on new responsibilities and can juggle between multiple projects.
• Stellar planning with the ability to prioritize amidst various / sometimes conflicting priorities. Adept at scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and an ability to break down process steps.
• You are an inspirational leader who can motivate, mentor and energize teams and clients
• You have strong experience of working with senior leaders with the ability to generate and communicate unique value propositions.
• You are passionate about building great teams and have 18+ years of experience of building a world-class team for a growing organization and minimum 5 years in leadership role.
• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.Work Location: Goregaon(E), Mumbai. Why Samhita?- Make a big difference: Take, Own and implement.
• Leadership: This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond traditional roles and lead cutting edge Management and Research strategies. The candidate shall work alongside the brightest minds, in an environment that fosters growth and creativity
• Impact: Working with Samhita will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive change in the lives of millions- Work Culture: Samhita has a team of young, hard-working, and dynamic individuals who strive for excellence while maintaining a humble outlook. Our work has been strengthened and supported by international and domestic donor agencies and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Tata Trusts, GIZ, DFID, the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP and the Power of Nutrition.
• Learning: Increase your problem-solving capabilities by delving into complex challenges. (ref:iimjobs.com)