Head - Human Resources - Stock Broking/Capital Markets (7-13 yrs)

Industry: Stock Broking / Capital Markets

Experience Required: 7-13 years

Working Hours: Alternative Saturdays Working

Company Overview:

- A well-established, dynamic stock broking firm with a rich history of 28 years in the capital markets.

- The company offers a wide range of financial services and investment opportunities, serving clients across various market segments.

- The company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service is backed by a professional, highly skilled workforce.

Job Summary:

- We are looking for a talented and dynamic HR Head to lead our human resources function.

- The ideal candidate will be a smart, communicative, and engaging leader who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

- As the HR Head, you will be responsible for overseeing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.

- Your experience in the capital markets industry, especially recruitment, will be essential to attracting and retaining top talent.

- You will play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring the HR function supports organizational growth while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

- Lead and manage recruitment processes for all levels of roles across the organization.

- Develop talent acquisition strategies, leveraging your knowledge of the capital markets industry to hire the best candidates.

- Oversee sourcing, interviewing, and selection processes to meet business needs.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and other external partners.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

- Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven organizational culture.

- Act as a liaison between employees and senior management to ensure smooth communication.

- Address employee grievances and work to resolve conflicts in a timely and efficient manner.

- Drive employee engagement initiatives to ensure job satisfaction and retention.

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Manage and optimize HR operations, including onboarding, training, performance reviews, and offboarding.

- Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with statutory regulations and best practices.

- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

- Oversee compensation and benefits administration in collaboration with the finance team.

Leadership & Strategy:

- Serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team by providing HR insights that align with business goals.

- Support leadership in workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.

- Ensure that HR initiatives align with the company's long-term growth objectives.

- Implement and lead HR transformation initiatives to modernize and streamline HR functions.

Communication:

- Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills in all interactions with employees, management, and external partners.

- Lead HR communication strategies, ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across all platforms.

- Represent the company in external HR forums, conferences, and seminars when required.

Employee Development & Performance Management:

- Create and oversee a robust performance management system that drives high performance and accountability.

- Identify skill gaps and work with department heads to design training and development programs.

- Implement leadership development programs to nurture future leaders within the organization.

Key Qualifications:

Experience: 7-13 years of experience in Human Resources, with a strong background in recruitment and talent management, ideally in the stock broking or capital markets industry.

Education: A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).

Industry Knowledge: Prior experience working in or with financial institutions, stock broking firms, or capital markets is highly desirable.

Skills:

- Expertise in recruitment, especially for capital market roles (e., traders, analysts, financial advisors).

- Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

- Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) with a sharp ability to influence and engage at all levels.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

- A highly energetic, smart, and charismatic individual with an ability to attract and engage top talent.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and at all organizational levels.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.

- Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive approach to HR management.

- Hands-on, with a deep understanding of operational HR functions.

Additional Information:

- This role requires working on alternate Saturdays, as part of the company's standard work schedule.

- The HR Head will report to the CEO and work closely with senior management to drive HR strategies that align with business goals