Head Human Resource

Brainware University; Barasat; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainware University seeks a strategic Head of Human Resources to steer all HR functions across teaching and non-teaching staff. You will shape policy, drive payroll, leave, compliance, and staff development, while aligning with university goals.

The role demands deep expertise in higher education regulations, leadership of a growing HR team, and the ability to implement digital HR solutions and analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in HRM / Personnel Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing large-scale employee base with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Desirable: Qualification in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations.
• Certification in HR Analytics/HRMS.
• Exposure to Higher Education Institutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Lead recruitment, manpower planning, onboarding, and compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Maintain comprehensive digital employee records and payroll processes.
• Oversee compensation, leaves, and statutory deductions.
• Develop and revise HR policies in line with laws and regulations.
• Drive HR analytics, MIS reporting, and performance management systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory submissions and accreditation processes.
• Lead HR team to deliver services across schools and departments.

Skills

HR leadership

People management

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Education

Master's degree in HRM / Personnel Management

Tools

HRMS

HRIS

Job description

Job Description - Head Human Resources

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement the University's HR strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Build a culture of performance, accountability, integrity, and employee engagement.
• Drive HR transformation through digitization and process automation.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead the complete recruitment function.
• Prepare annual manpower planning in consultation with departments.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with applicable UGC Regulations, AICTE (where

applicable), PCI, INC, BCI, NMC, and other statutory bodies governing professional programmes.

• Coordinate advertisement, screening, interviews, selection committees, offer management, onboarding, and induction.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and talent pipeline.

3. Faculty & Employee Database Management

• Maintain comprehensive digital records of all teaching and non-teaching employees & ensure accuracy of: Appointment details, Qualifications & Experience, Increment History, leave records, Service books, Research profile, Retirement records, Contract renewals for inspections, accreditation, and statutory audits etc.

4. Payroll & Compensation Management

• Oversee monthly payroll processing & ensure accurate salary disbursement.
• Supervise statutory deductions including: Income Tax (TDS), PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Gratuity etc.
• Coordinate with Finance for salary budgeting.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in compensation administration.

5. Leave Administration

• Formulate and administer leave policies for teaching and non-teaching staff in compliance with- University Statutes, Service Rules, Applicable labour laws, UGC regulations (wherever applicable)
• Monitor leave balances and approvals.
• Handle maternity, paternity, medical, earned, casual, academic, study, sabbatical, and extraordinary leave as applicable.

6. Employee Relations & Grievance Redressal

• Develop an effective grievance handling mechanism to investigate employee complaints objectively and provide timely resolution.
• Coordinate Internal Committees including: POSH, Grievance Redressal Committee

7. Performance Management

• Design and administer PMS & coordinate annual appraisal process.
• Support implementation of Academic Performance Indicator (API)/Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), if applicable under prevailing regulations or University policy.

8. HR Policy Development

• Develop and periodically revise policies to ensure compliance with changing statutory and regulatory requirements.

9. Compliance & Statutory Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of: UGC Regulations, Labour laws, PF & Payment of Gratuity Act, State Private University Act or any other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate HR documentation during: NAAC Accreditation, NIRF submissions, UGC inspections, Statutory audits, NBA (where applicable), Regulatory compliance reviews.

10. Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote faculty and staff development initiatives.

11. HR Analytics & MIS

• Prepare periodic reports on: Faculty strength, Student-faculty ratio, Recruitment status, Attrition, Compliance status

12. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the HR team to ensure timely delivery of HR services across all schools and departments.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Essential

• Master's Degree in HRM / Personnel Management or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Min 15 years of proven experience in managing large-scale employee base with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position

2. Desirable

• Additional qualification in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations.
• Certification in HR Analytics/HRMS.
• Exposure to Higher Education Institutions.

Compensation

• Hike will be given depending on your current salary and experience