Senior Human Resource Executive

Job Title: Senior HR Executive University
Location: D Y Patil University, Ambi, Talegaon
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager / Head Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Senior HR Executive will oversee core HR operations across academic and administrative departments of the university. The role includes leading recruitment cycles, managing employee lifecycle activities, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting HR policy implementation. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a higher education institution and possess strong interpersonal and regulatory knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for faculty and non-teaching staff, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and selection coordination.
• Prepare appointment letters, contracts, and onboarding materials in line with institutional norms.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee employee onboarding, confirmations, transfers, promotions, and exits.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all university employees.

Policy & Compliance

• Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures in accordance with state university guidelines.
• Prepare reports and documentation for internal audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.

Attendance, Leave & Payroll Coordination

• Supervise attendance tracking, leave management, and interface with finance for payroll processing and statutory deductions.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate faculty/staff development programs in collaboration with the IQAC or training team.

Employee Relations

• Support conflict resolution, grievance handling, and engagement initiatives to promote a healthy workplace culture.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain HR data in ERP/HRMS systems; generate reports for management and regulatory bodies as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–6 years of HR experience, preferably in an academic or university setup.
• Working knowledge of HR practices.

Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in HRIS/ERP systems and MS Office tools.
• Sound understanding of labor laws and institutional HR compliance.