Head of Human Resources

Job description
Organization Description: Jaipur Rugs is a social enterprise that connects rural craftsmanship with global markets through its luxurious handmade carpets. It is a family-run business that offers an exclusive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs made using 2500 years old traditional art forms. The founder, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary created a unique business model, which provides livelihood to the artisans at their doorstep. This changed the standard practice of involving middlemen to work with artisanal communities. The company currently has a network of over 40,000 artisans spread across 600 rural Indian villages in five states of India. It has an end-to-end business model, right from sourcing of wool to exporting a finished handmade rug.

The modern and eclectic collection of rugs, made using the finest wool and silk, has won numerous global awards and is currently exported to more than 45 countries with the US sales arm, Jaipur Living, Inc. located in Georgia, Atlanta.

Job Description: The specific responsibilities of the position holder will be (though not restricted to) the following:

Job Title: HR Head

Reports to : Director/ CEO

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Talent Management:
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Manage the hiring process, including job postings, interviews, and offer letters
• Develop and implement talent management programs to retain and develop employees

Employee Relations:
• Foster positive employee relations through effective communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement initiatives

Benefits and Compensation:
• Develop and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks

Training and Development:
• Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Identify and address performance gaps through targeted training initiatives
• Identify and address performance gaps through targeted training initiatives

Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify potential HR-related risks

Performance Management:
• Develop and implement performance management processes, including goal-setting, evaluations, and feedback

HR Communication:
• Communicate HR initiatives, policies, and procedures to employees and management
• Develop and maintain HR-related documentation, including employee handbooks and policies

Strategic Planning:
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in HR software and systems