Organization: Shree Shakti School of Innovation

Department: Human Resources

Designation: Head – Human Resources

Location: Ahmedabad

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Head to lead the Human Resources function at Shree Shakti School of Innovation. The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete HR lifecycle for academic and non-academic staff, ensuring effective manpower planning, recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, policy implementation, and compliance with applicable employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Management

- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices aligned with the institution's objectives.
- Plan manpower requirements in coordination with the School Management and academic leadership.
- Establish effective HR systems to support the smooth functioning of academic and administrative departments.

2. Recruitment and Staffing

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for teaching, administrative, and support staff.
- Coordinate with the Principal, Vice Principal, Academic Head, and department heads to identify staffing requirements.
- Oversee candidate screening, interviews, salary negotiations, offer letters, and joining formalities.
- Maintain an effective recruitment pipeline for academic and non-academic positions.

3. Employee Lifecycle Management

- Oversee onboarding, induction, probation reviews, confirmation, employee transfers, and separation formalities.
- Ensure proper maintenance of employee records, personal files, appointment letters, and HR documentation.
- Manage attendance, leave administration, payroll coordination, salary revisions, and full and final settlements.

4. Performance Management and Development

- Implement performance appraisal systems for teaching and non-teaching staff.




- Coordinate with academic leadership to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Performance Areas (KPAs).
- Monitor probation assessments, employee feedback, and performance improvement plans.
- Identify training needs and organize professional development initiatives for employees.

5. Employee Relations and Engagement

- Promote a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment.
- Address employee grievances, workplace concerns, disciplinary matters, and interpersonal conflicts.
- Develop employee engagement, recognition, feedback, and retention initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication between employees, school leadership, and management.

6. HR Policies and Statutory Compliance

- Develop, review, and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, and service rules.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and institutional policies.
- Maintain documentation relating to employee discipline, notices, investigations, and separation.
- Coordinate with management and relevant authorities on HR compliance matters.

7. HR Operations and Administration

- Supervise daily HR operations, attendance management, leave records, payroll inputs, and employee documentation.
- Monitor HR reports, manpower costs, vacancies, recruitment status, and employee turnover.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.
- Ensure timely completion of HR activities and management reporting.

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Academic Institution-Specific Responsibilities

- Understand the staffing requirements and working environment of a school, including teachers, coordinators, academic leaders, and support staff.
- Coordinate with the academic team regarding teacher availability, staffing gaps, academic calendars, and workforce planning.
- Support the implementation of teacher induction, orientation, training, feedback, and performance evaluation processes.
- Ensure HR policies and employee practices support the institution's academic standards and student-focused setting.

Educational Qualification
- Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Business Administration (HR), or a relevant discipline.
- Additional qualifications in education or school administration will be an advantage.

Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in a leadership role.
- Prior experience in a school, educational institution, or academic organization is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing both teaching and non-teaching employees is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and people-management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Good knowledge of HR policies, recruitment practices, performance management, and labour law compliance.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with school leadership and management.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in HR documentation, MS Office, and HR management systems.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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