Associate Vice President Human Resources

• Ampersand Group is hiring for Associate Vice President - Human Resources for our office at Mumbai, Malad.
• Qualification - MBA in HR
• Experience - 15 + years
• Industry preference - Education / Service industry
• Working days - Monday to Friday (work from office only)

1. HR Policy & Governance

• Maintain and continuously improve a framework of HR policies and procedures aligned with the organizations values and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal standards across all locations.

2. Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

• Advise senior management on strategic workforce planning and optimal employment models.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates for both temporary and permanent roles.

3. Learning & Development

• Lead the design and implementation of training and development programs.
• Ensure regular assessment of training needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.

4. Performance Management & Rewards

• Build and manage a robust Performance Management System (PMS) that drives accountability and performance.
• Advise on and implement Compensation & reward and recognition strategies that align with business objectives and employee motivation.
• Drive Compensation benchmarking across each Business

5. HR Operations & Data Management

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of IT systems to support HR operations and performance tracking.
• Ensure timely analysis, and reporting of HR data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

6. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Promote a positive work environment through fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.

7. Payroll Management & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Coordinate with finance and tax teams to ensure proper documentation and disbursement.
• Oversee Group level compliance for HR

8. Strategic HR Initiatives

• Contribute to the development and execution of the organizations people strategy across businesses.
• Lead or support key HR automation projects and change initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.

9. Talent management:

• Talent reviews
• Individual development plans with senior leadership / stakeholders
• Assessment center
• Succession planning
• 9 box grid model, etc