Associate Director Human Resources

Associate Director/Director - HRBP - Café OperationsDetailsRole: Head of Human Resources for Zepto Café verticalCore Areas: Café specific HR Strategic Programs/HR Operations. Provide direct HR supportto the Compliance entities leading an overall employee base of appx. 500 and to thefurther expansions as well.Qualification: MBA-HR or any HR-related specialization.Experience: 12-15 years of experience in Human Resources preferably from QSR,Hospitality or Retail Industry. Experience in blue collar bulk hiring, diversity hiring ispreferred.Our Story Zepto is a fast-growing start-up that delivers groceries in 10 minutes flat through anoptimized network of dark stores that we're building across the country! We're scaling upthroughout Mumbai quickly and, in the next 6 months, we'll be launching in Bangalore,Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad. We're currently in deep stealth-mode, so you won't find anypress about us :)We're incredibly well-funded and our investors include Y Combinator, Nexus VenturePartners, and more! We've also built out one of the best start-up teams in India, withSenior Executives from Uber, Flipkart, Dream11 and institutions like Stanford, INSEAD, IIM, IIT,OCLD and IHM.Key responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders, aligning HR strategieswith organizational objectives and priorities. Utilize advanced analytics to analyse HR metrics, providing actionable insights tostakeholders for informed decision-making and strategic planning. Proactively review HR activities to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring theorganization remains agile and resilient in a dynamic environment. Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for staffing, retention, talentdevelopment, attrition control, performance management, and cost optimization. Delegate responsibilities and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency andeffectiveness, while providing guidance and support to HR personnel. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and internal policies, designing andimplementing company-wide policies and procedures to promote a culture ofintegrity and accountability. Collaborate with regional HR teams to align manpower planning with operationalneeds, facilitating seamless execution of initiatives such as store openings andworkforce sourcing. Spearhead initiatives related to employee engagement, compensation, andbenefits program management, fostering a culture of inclusivity and employeewell-being. Conduct regular attrition analysis and work closely with regional HR and businessheads to implement strategies for attrition control and talent retention. Develop and implement strategies to reduce absenteeism and employee turnover,leveraging problem-solving and analytical skills to address root causes. Maintain vigilant oversight of manpower requirements in cafes, ensuringalignment with operational needs and strategic objectives. By embodying strategic foresight, data-driven decision-making, and proactiveleadership, you will drive HR excellence and contribute to the organization'ssustained growth and success.What We're Looking For Person with endless curiosity and hunger to learn.  Person who will think of Zepto Café as their own venture.  Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Good knowledge of labour regulations Possess exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.Why Join Us? The opportunity to join India's latest Unicorn is rare. So, we're giving our team anamazing learning experience and the opportunity to create lasting wealth as ourcompany grows. PRB