ABOUT PROFESSOR ACADEMY
Professor Academy is a growing educational institution in Madurai committed to academic excellence and holistic learner development. We are strengthening our HR function with a senior leader who can drive performance, build systems, and champion our people strategy.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced, performance-driven Head of HR to lead our Human Resources function. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing measurable performance standards, managing the employee lifecycle, strengthening HR policies, and ensuring compliant day-to-day HR operations.

We are looking for a professional who actively uses AI tools to enhance HR efficiency, stays current with HR technology, and is reliable about career growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Management & Appraisal
• Design and implement the organisation's performance appraisal system
• Develop role-specific KPIs, KRAs, and measurable performance standards
• Establish monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual performance review processes
• Coordinate probation reviews, confirmations,



salary revisions, promotions, and PIPs
• Analyse individual, departmental, and organisational performance trends
• Provide management with performance dashboards and recommendations
• Train managers and employees on appraisal processes, goal-setting, and feedback delivery

Policy & Compliance
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, SOPs, and employee guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws — PF, ESI, Gratuity, TDS, Shops & Establishments Act
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and compliance documentation
• Conduct periodic HR audits and address identified gaps

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle — onboarding to exit and full-and-final settlement
• Handle payroll processing, salary computation, deductions, and statutory filings
• Manage attendance, leave, and HRMS data with accuracy
• Drive employee engagement initiatives a

📌 Head of Human Resources (Madurai)
🏢 Professor Academy
📍 Madurai