Haris & Co.is a fast-growing digital marketing and growth consulting company operating acrossIndia and the UAE, built with a bold vision“Calicut to Global.” With a300+ member team, multiple business verticals, and rapid expansion plans, we focus on buildingsystems, leaders, and scalable culture, not just services. HR at Haris & Co. is not an admin function. It is abusiness-critical leadership role.Experience ExpectationMust havehands-on experience managing 500–600+ employees Must haveled and scaled HR teams, not worked solo Comfortable managing ambiguity, pressure, and leadership conflictsCore Ownership Areas1. Workforce Planning & Org DesignDesign org structures aligned with: Revenue targets Departmental capacity Growth plans Prevent role overlap, over-hiring, and hierarchy confusion Plan manpowerquarterly and annually, not ad-hoc2. Hiring Systems at ScaleBuild scalable hiring engines Ensure hiring quality, speed, and cultural fit Reduce early attrition through better screening3. Performance Management & AccountabilityOwn KRAs, KPIs, and review systems Drive differentiation between: High performers Average performers Non-performers Enable tough but fair performance conversations4. Leadership Development & Second LineIdentify high-potential talent Build future managers and business heads Reduce founder dependency5. Culture, Values & BehaviourProtect culture during scale Actively address: Toxic leadership Ego issues Politics Ensure values are practiced, not preached6. Employee Lifecycle OwnershipOwn onboarding to exit Ensure smooth transitions at every stage Exit wrong-fit employees quickly and respectfully7. HR Team Management & Planning (NEW – Critical)This role directly owns the strength, structure, and performance of the HR team itself. HR Team Structure OwnershipDesign and manage HR sub-functions such as: Talent Acquisition HR Business Partners (HRBP) Learning & Development HR Operations & Compliance Ensureclear role claritywithin HR (no overlap, no confusion)HR Team Capacity PlanningPlan HR team size based on: Headcount growth Hiring volume Employee lifecycle load Avoid: Under-staffed HR (burnout, chaos) Over-staffed HR (cost leakage)HR Team Performance ManagementSet KRAs & KPIs for each HR sub-function Track: Hiring TAT Quality of hire Attrition control Employee satisfaction Hold HR team accountable like any other business functionHR Capability BuildingUpskill HR team in: Business thinking Data & dashboards Difficult conversations Ensure HR team evolves fromsupport → partner → leader8. HR Ops, Compliance & RiskEnsure compliance across India & UAE Manage payroll, policies, disciplinary actions Mitigate people and legal risks proactively9. Founder & Leadership PartneringAct as a strategic partner to founders and CXOs Provide data-backed people insights Challenge leadership when required
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Head of people and culture