Unit People & Culture Lead

Group Company : Shoppers Stop Ltd

Designation : Unit HR

Office Location : Goa

Po sition description : 1

Salary : up to 500000 p.A

Primary Responsibilities :

• Recruitment, Selection & Induction a) Follows up with consultants for filling up vacancy as soon as possible b) Maintains database of applications, rejects c) Liases with institutes and colleges for CCA applications d) Prepares for and conducts assessment centre for selection e) Conducts interviews with UH for selection for all store level positions upto Department Managers. f) Evaluates need for placing of advertisements & gets required approvals g) Ensures induction schedule is prepared for new joinees, induction goes as per plan, adequate inputs are given and employees are equipped enough before they are on the job
• Manpower Budgeting a) Allocates the staff in various sub departments considering various factors like Strengths & weaknesses of each member, level of intervention required with the customer along with ROM & UM. b) Ensures availability of that manpower as per budgets and checks that budgets are not exceeded beyond permissible limits. c) Does availability study periodically, gives feedback to DMs & Supervisors and arrives at solutions for problem areas. d) Improves Productivity
• Training & Development a) Prepares training calendar after collating data from PA forms & discussions with concerned Supervisors & DMs. b) Does module development on certain training areas c) Ensures all infrastructure is in place for internal training programs d) Liases with external consultants for specific training needs which cannot be catered to internally & negotiates for best quality at best rate and gets necessary approvals for external trainings. e) Ensures smooth execution of trainings. f) Ensures training evaluation is done for each program conducted g) Liases with Brands / SO for product / brand training h) Delivers training programs
• Payroll Activities a) Ensure error free & timely updation of employee data on system. b) Ensures all payroll inputs to be closed as per given timelines with the central payroll team.
• Welfare Activities a) Communicates employee related policies and ensures adherence to the same b) Clarifies queries related to policies and gives feedback on the same to the SO c) Handles employee grievances at all levels by coaching & counselling d) Ensures tie ups for employees with other institutions like computer institutes, libraries etc. e) Ensures execution of employee engagement activities as per annual calendar. f) Activates unit led awards to keep motivation levels high
• Statutory Compliances a) Liases with consultants to ensure statutory compliances & timely filing of returns. b) Ensures statutory compliances are met wrt brand staff, concessionaires etc.
• Performance Management & Retention a) Communicates to the staff the appraisal schedules & process to be followed which are sent be SO b) Conducts PA workshops for assessors to throw light on process & common appraisal errors c) Ensures regular follow ups to ensure appraisals are done as per time lines d) Goes through appraisal forms to oversee the quality of the feedback & comments & evaluate objectivity e) Does the normalization for each supervisor team and communicate ratings as per normal curve back to the supervisors. Make changes, discuss with concerned HODs and arrive at final ratings f) Sends collated data to SO g) Counsels employees if dissatisfaction arises post increments showing them the organization perspective & the way ahead