Job Description
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">KC Overseas Education is currently seeking a Vice President - People to join our growing team and take charge of this strategic position to execute the growth plans of the organization.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">As the Vice President - People, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the company's mission, values, and business objectives. You will oversee all aspects of human resources, talent management, and organizational development, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving the company's growth.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">People Strategy and Leadership:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and execute the company's overall people strategy, including recruitment, talent management, performance evaluation, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Partner with the leadership team to align the people strategy with the business strategy and goals.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Provide strategic guidance and support to managers and employees on people-related matters.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Foster a positive work environment that reflects the company's culture and values.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Talent Acquisition and Management:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Design and implement effective recruitment and selection strategies to attract top talent.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Analyse the manpower requirement and accordingly plan for the recruitment. Ensure the recruitment is complete within set timeframe and qualitative candidates are recruited</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tie-ups with A-Grade institutions for campus recruitment.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Oversee the talent management lifecycle, including onboarding, training and development, performance management, and retention.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Collaborate with managers to identify talent gaps and develop proactive strategies for talent acquisition and development.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Performance and Culture:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and implement performance management systems, processes, and tools to drive accountability and high performance across the organization.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Do succession planning across all the business units.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lead the development of <a href="https://www.thebalance.com/beyond-traditional-smart-goals-1916765"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="text-underline:none">department goals</span></span></a>, objectives, and systems. Provide leadership for <a href="https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-do-human-resources-strategic-planning-1918404"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="text-underline:none">Human Resources strategic planning</span></span></a>.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Foster a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and development.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop targets and bonus plans for team as well individuals across functions and implement performance bonus schemes.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Organizational Development:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and support throughout the process.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assess and enhance organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities to support business objectives.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Identify and address skill gaps and development needs within the organization.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Drive employee development programs, including training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Compensation and Benefits:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Collaborate with the leadership team and finance department to design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the company's compensation packages remain competitive and aligned with industry standards.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monitor and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry trends.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Employee Relations and Communications:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and implement effective employee communication strategies to ensure transparent and timely information flow throughout the organization.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Oversee the resolution of employee grievances and conflicts, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Employee Engagement and Well-being:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Implement programs and policies that support work-life balance, employee recognition, and employee retention.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">HR Analytics and Reporting:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Establish and analyze key HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Utilize data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Compliance and Risk Management:</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Stay updated on relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate HR-related risks and maintain a safe and inclusive work environment.</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Key Skills</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Excellent oral and written communication skills, with command over spoken and written English as well as the local language</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General knowledge of various employment laws and practices </span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs, incentive planning, appraisal system, defining hierarchy and other Human Resources recognition and engagement programs and processes.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Excellent problem resolution skills and logical thinking</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Result-oriented</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Commercially astute</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Qualification and Experience</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Post-Graduate in Business Management (Specialization in HR preferred)</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12-15 years of experience in HR functions</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum 5 years of experience in team management</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>What’s on the plate for you? </b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Working with happy & brilliant minds</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Extremely challenging & engaging work</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Be part of the fastest growing tech-companies in India</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Fun-filled work environment</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Great compensation with employee benefits for self + family </span></span></span></span></span></li>
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