Human Resource - Head

Daya Rehabilitation Trust; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Daya Rehabilitation Trust is seeking a Head of Human Resources in Kerala to lead the people function, shape HR strategies, and partner with leadership to foster a high-performing, values-driven workplace. You will oversee recruitment, policy execution, and people development, while championing an inclusive culture aligned with the organization’s mission.

The role focusses on building strong teams, strengthening HR practices, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, with a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to formulate and implement HR policies and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving people challenges.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Passion for building a positive workplace culture and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's vision and long-term goals.
• Design, review, and strengthen HR policies and procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning to attract and retain the organization’s talent.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive, and positive workplace culture.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership on organizational development and people-related decisions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and exit processes.
• Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 09/09/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 8 years
• Province Kerala
• Country India
• Postal Code 673009

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Human Resources to lead our people function and help shape a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired. As an organization committed to making a positive social impact, we believe our people are our greatest strength.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating meaningful HR practices, and partnering with leadership to foster a positive, high-performing work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• 2. Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's vision and long-term goals.
• 3. Design, review, and strengthen HR policies and procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• 4. Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning to attract and retain the
• 5. Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive, and positive workplace culture.
• 6. Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• 7. Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.
• 8. Partner with department heads and senior leadership on organizational development and people-related decisions.
• 9. Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and exit processes.
• 10. Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements to enhance organizational

Requirements

A compassionate and people-centric leader with excellent interpersonal skills.

• 1. Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• 2. Proven ability to formulate and implement HR policies and processes.
• 3. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• 4. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving people challenges.
• 5. High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• 6. Passion for building a positive workplace culture and supporting organizational growth.