Website The Apprentice Project (TAP)
Key Job Areas;
Organizational Development;
● Support managers and teams in business delivery through enhancing their capability to manage their people, implement change and build relations with key stakeholders (internal and external)
● Lead and drive the people, culture and engagement plan for the organization
● Focusing on designing and implementing the performance management system of the organization
● Building processes within the people, operations & talent acquisition teams and introduction of tools for easy management of pipeline and processes
● Set up and maintain robust representation and escalation systems from ground to the Board
● Work in cross-functional projects with varied organizational dependencies
● Have a strategic outlook towards talent acquisition, people development, career pathways and its alignment with the organization
● Work closely with TAP leadership and employees to build work relationships, creating a culture of trust, respect and transparency between the management and employees
● Ensure adequate and updated HR policies, including regular internal communications
● Play the role of Manager in case of unplanned/untimely exit of a Manager across roles within the organization
Talent Retention :
● Determine HR needs, lead recruitment and onboarding efforts to attract the best talent
● Assist talent acquisition with identifying and hiring top talent
● Personally overlook all senior level/leadership hiring
● Build processes to ensure smooth onboarding, training and exit of team members
● Design, develop and implement recruitment strategies, including process flow and procedures
● Assess people required for successful implementation of the strategic plan
● Liaison with external partners to bring in the right resources
● Work on overall recruitment branding and culture branding of the organization
Talent Retention:
● Design and lead a comprehensive performance evaluation process to assess employees on technical acumen, attributes and alignment with TAP values
● Design and lead a strong professional development mechanism – to meet training needs, mentor staff and ensure appropriate career development tracks
● Plan initiatives to improve employee engagement and build a sense of connectedness among employees
● Design and execute Change Management systems to support organization through its fast paced scaling goals
● Set up and maintain robust representation and escalation systems from ground to the Board
● Drive the planning and budgeting for the vertical every quarter
● Proactively resolve operational inefficiencies and manage conflict resolution
Program and Policy of the Organization:
● Document the culture of the organization and the diversity we bring as a team for future recruits
● Work closely with the team leads and founders to ensure goal setting and compensation planning
● Build regular programs to ensure learning and development of team members along with focused programs for specialists
● Succession planning for mid to senior positions and creating processes for documentation and handovers
● Ensure policies are implemented smoothly and tweaking/ building new policies to meet the team’s needs and expectations
● Provide feedback on managerial decision making as a core part of the team
● Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management
● Research, develop and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal and employee incentive programs
● Collaborate with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals; identify ways to support this mission through talent management
● Identify key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management
Learning and Development:
● Create a culture of high performance by supporting those who are unable to meet goals and studying patterns of those exceeding expectations
● Recognize high performers in the organization
● Manage and expand client relationships
● Ensure optimal bandwidth for efficient delivery of organization’s programs throughout the year
● Setup and engage alumni networks for the organization
● Manage large distributed teams of Strategists, Fellows and Volunteers, spread across the footprint
● Proactively resolve operational inefficiencies and manage conflict resolution
● Work in cross-functional teams on core organizational projects which involve collaboration across verticals
● Lead employee relations and safety and wellness programs
People Management Operations:
● Support in benefits management and payroll administration including system management, data record-keeping and contract management for staff, independent contractors and volunteers
● Ensure compliance to applicable Labor Laws and policy administration
● Ensure documentation related to all core functions, including correspondence and letters, staff files and related documentation are in place
Qualifications & Experience:
● 5+ years of experience in HR practices or aligned fields
● Experience of working on projects gained working within a professional services firm, global
consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organizations
● A track record of strong coaching, conflict management and influence up, down and across the
organization
● Experience in managing small to medium teams within a complex environment
● A strong background with HR Business Partner accountabilities including change management,
consulting agility, and organization design
● Experience of building and leading an engaged team
● Bachelor’s/Post Graduation Diploma/Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Human Resource
Management, or other relevant field
Skills:
● HR transformation
● Project management
● Senior stakeholder management
● Leadership alignment
Desired Competencies:
:● Data-driven
● Action-oriented
● Passionate about leadership skill-building in children
● Is an organized thinker
● Able to manage difficult situations
Compensation is provided at par with the sector benchmark for this position in alignment with the
individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
You can always reach out to us for any questions on hr@theapprenticeproject.org
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