Head of Human Resources

E42 is a category-leading, VC-backed AI startup on an exponential growth trajectory. The E42.ai no-code enterprise Cognitive Process Automation (CPA) platform spawns AI co-workers with human-like cognitive abilities to automate processes across enterprise functions and verticals. We have 50+ marquee enterprise customers across the globe, including Fortune 500 companies like Accenture, Tata Communications, Mahindra and Mahindra that have deployed these AI co-workers to automate processes across Finance, HR, Marketing, Customer Care, to name a few.  

With a wide moat in the Cognitive Process Automation space, the platform helps enterprises become intelligent one AI co-worker at a time while propelling E42 as a global leader.    

E42.ai is a NASSCOM Deep Tech member and has been featured in IDC and Gartner reports, as well as awarded by most of its partners like Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, NVIDIA, and the likes.  

Website : https://e42.ai/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/e42dotai/

Role and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent for our firm.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job postings to candidate selection to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, conduct interviews, and negotiate offers.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and industry influencers to expand the talent pool.
• Collaborate with marketing and HR team to create compelling employer branding materials and recruitment campaigns.
• Proactively anticipate staffing needs and develop talent pipelines for current and future openings.
• Ensure 100% efficiency in the onboarding process and maintain procedures and policies relating to onboarding and hiring at all times.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership on HR-related issues, providing guidance and proactive support at all times.
• Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions between employees or departments.

Performance Management:

• Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide coaching and support to managers in conducting effective performance reviews and addressing performance issues.
• Identify opportunities for employee development and career growth, collaborating with managers to implement relevant training and development programs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovative measurement, methodology and tools for the best outcomes on performance management.

HR Policies and Compliance:

• Proactively develop, maintain, implement, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and best practices in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting HR practices and ensure the company's policies remain current, compliant and evangelized immediately.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or misconduct, ensuring fair and consistent resolution in line with company policies and values.

HR Analytics and Reporting:

• Utilize HR analytics to track key metrics related to recruitment, retention, employee engagement, employee attrition, performance and spend.
• Generate reports and insights to inform strategized decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven 11-15 years of experience in HR leadership roles within the IT industry (India & US), with a focus on talent acquisition, employee retention and performance management.
• Understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements in India and US with PEO.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills and ability to remain flexible and humble while working with stakeholders across the globe and in multiple time zones.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Hands-on having worked with start-up and growth companies alike.
• Experience with HRIS systems, ATS onboarding is preferable and proficiency in HR analytics is a must.