HR Head

Position Name: HR Head

Location: IIT Kanpur, Kalyanpur

Reports to: CEO, IFACET

IFACET is a Section 8 company established to drive industry-oriented education, training, skilling, consulting, and outreach initiatives associated with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

IFACET aims to create a professionally managed, self-sustaining ecosystem for continuing education, executive learning, industry engagement, digital learning platforms, and strategic institutional initiatives. The organization operates with startup-like agility while adhering to the governance and compliance framework applicable to Section 8 entities under the Companies Act, 2013.

The HR Head will be a founding leadership role responsible for establishing and scaling the complete Human Resources function for IFACET from the ground up.

This role extends beyond conventional HR operations and requires a strategic builder mindset. The incumbent will lead the design and implementation of people strategy, organisational architecture, governance frameworks, talent systems, compensation structures, culture-building initiatives, and scalable HR processes aligned with a high-growth, mission-driven organisation.

The role demands the ability to bridge academic ecosystems with professional corporate execution models while enabling agility, institutional excellence, and operational scalability.

• Design and implement the end-to-end HR strategy aligned with IFACET’s long-term vision and growth roadmap
• Develop organisational structures, reporting hierarchies, workforce planning frameworks, and role definitions
• Establish scalable HR systems and people practices suitable for a rapidly growing institution
• Partner with leadership on organisational effectiveness and transformation initiatives

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy for leadership, academic, technical, consulting, digital, and operational roles
• Build talent acquisition processes, employer branding initiatives, and hiring pipelines
• Develop onboarding and induction frameworks for rapid scaling
• Create a high-performance, mission-driven workforce from inception

• Draft and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, service rules, and code of conduct frameworks
• Ensure compliance with:
• Companies Act requirements applicable to Section 8 companies
• Labour laws and statutory regulations
• Payroll and employment compliance requirements
• Establish governance mechanisms aligned with Board oversight and institutional structures
• Develop grievance redressal and disciplinary frameworks

• Design competitive compensation structures suitable for a high-performance not-for-profit environment
• Benchmark compensation across academia, startups, consulting, and industry ecosystems
• Develop performance-linked incentive structures and retention frameworks
• Create contractual models for consultants, project staff, adjunct professionals, and full-time employees

• Develop and implement a robust Performance Management System (PMS)
• Define KPIs and outcome frameworks across functions
• Build a culture focused on:
• Ownership
• Agility
• Accountability
• Institutional excellence
• Innovation and impact
• Drive leadership development and succession planning initiatives

• Set up and operationalize HRMS and digital HR tools covering:
• Recruitment
• Payroll
• Performance tracking
• Employee lifecycle management
• Attendance and leave systems
• Ensure scalability and process automation for future organizational growth

• Build a strong institutional identity and employee experience framework for IFACET
• Design engagement initiatives for a diverse workforce comprising academic, corporate, consulting, and operational professionals
• Foster collaboration between institutional and industry stakeholders
• Build policies supporting a flexible workforce and project-based engagement models

• Work closely with senior leadership and institutional stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between academic systems and professional execution models
• Support organisational decision-making through HR analytics and workforce insights

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institution
• Additional qualifications in Labour Law, Organisational Development, or HR Analytics will be preferred

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Building HR functions from scratch
• Startup or new organisation setup
• High-growth or transformation environments
• Exposure to education, consulting, skilling, research, or knowledge-sector organisations will be highly desirable

• Strategic thinking and an institution-building mindset
• Strong understanding of HR governance and compliance frameworks
• Experience in workforce scaling and organisational transformation
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work in dynamic and evolving environments
• High ownership orientation and execution capability
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Interested candidates may apply by submitting their CV and relevant details on or before

18th May 2026 (5:30 PM IST).

IFACET is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation, diversity, inclusion, and impact.