Job Description

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1. Be a Catalyst for Growth: Join a rapidly expanding fintech company where you will have a direct impact on shaping the future workforce and culture. 
2. Lead Strategic HR Initiatives: Work closely with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives such as employee engagement, recruitment, and performance management that are aligned with the company’s goals. 
3. A Fast-Paced, Dynamic Environment: Thrive in an innovative, forward-thinking environment where you will have the autonomy to make meaningful improvements in HR operations, recruitment, and employee satisfaction. 

Job Summary  

You will play a pivotal role in leading the HR operations and strategy for a fast-growing Fintech organization. This role will focus on streamlining HR operations, recruitment efficiency, and driving employee engagement. You will be working closely with senior leadership and managing a team to ensure that the organization has the right talent, processes, and culture to achieve its ambitious goals. 

Key Responsibilities:  

1. Operational Efficiency & HR Processes:  

• Oversee and improve HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management.  
• Develop and implement efficient systems for managing HR data, recruitment tracking, and employee records. 
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies. 

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: 

• Lead and streamline recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate quality. 
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure timely hiring of key roles and develop talent pipelines, particularly for tech and operational positions. 
• Utilize salary benchmarking tools to offer competitive packages and manage offers, rejections, and onboarding. 

1. Employee Engagement & Retention: 

• Build and implement employee engagement initiatives to drive retention and a positive workplace culture. 
• Develop programs that foster employee satisfaction, well-being, and professional development. 
• Conduct regular feedback surveys, analyze results, and recommend initiatives to improve employee engagement. 

1. Performance Management & KPIs: 

• Manage the performance appraisal process, ensuring alignment with finalized salary benchmarking and KPIs. 
• Work with senior leadership to set and monitor KPIs for non-tech teams and ensure consistent performance tracking and improvement. 
• Ensure alignment between the company’s performance goals and individual employee growth. 

1. Strategic HR Planning: 

• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic HR initiatives, including succession planning, workforce planning, and talent development. 
• Ensure the HR team supports the company's exponential growth and meets business goals through proactive HR policies and programs. 

1. Campus Recruitment & Partnerships: 

• Manage university partnerships and drive campus recruitment initiatives to build a pipeline of young talent through internships and co-lecturing engagements. 
• Lead the company's presence at university career fairs and other external events to strengthen the employer brand. 

1. HR Team Leadership: 

• Lead and mentor the HR team to differentiate between HR Business Partner and HR Operations roles. 
• Foster an environment of collaboration, ensuring the HR team can efficiently handle operational tasks while also driving strategic initiatives. 

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:  

Must-Have:  

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong understanding of HR operations, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement. 
• Experience working with salary benchmarking tools and managing performance appraisal cycles. 
• Ability to lead and mentor an HR team, fostering both operational efficiency and strategic alignment. 
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. 

Nice-to-Have:  

• Experience working in a Fintech or technology-driven environment. 
• Familiarity with HR data systems and HR software for recruitment and employee record management. 
• Experience in campus recruitment and university partnership programs. 
• Experience driving employee engagement programs and fostering company culture initiatives. 
• Knowledge of succession planning and strategic workforce planning. 
• Exposure to HR transformation projects, such as differentiating HR Business Partner vs HR Operations roles. 

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