Job Description

People Partner

Job description

Company Overview

Plantix is India\'s leading digital ecosystem connecting farmers, local retailers and agri-input producers. It is the world\'s most downloaded app for farmers - combining artificial intelligence and the expertise of leading research institutions around the globe. Millions of customers use the Plantix Crop Doctor to diagnose crop problems, get recommendations about treatments and the best suited products at their local store.

For the first time in their farming life, many are now able to obtain an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment. On top of this, we provide detailed advice on how to avoid crop loss and to minimize pesticide and fertilizer use. With Plantix, we are able to make a meaningful impact in farmers\' lives.

We have also built the country\'s largest digital B2B platform, the Plantix Partner App for agri-inputs - connecting tens of thousand local retailers. The company has over 1000 products listed in the product catalog, offers transparent pricing, easy payment and business management.

What\'s exciting in Plantix

Working for a growing, VC-backed, mission-driven company that cares about its employees, a great work climate and of course pain reliefs for small farmers

Modern and well-equipped office in the center of Indore (cleanest city in India) with a creative and inspiring environment

Flexible working hours and remote working

Company-sponsored health & accidental insurance coverage

Team Lunches, Dinners

Rewarding career opportunities

Success & Festive Celebrations and much more..!!

Snippets about People Partner

The person in this role will act as a buddy to employees of Plantix while aligning the people\'s initiatives with the business objectives. He/she will advocate & formulate various people initiatives that drive high performance, rich culture, world class people experience with true sense of serving people as their customers.

Our desired People Partner is expected to possess a proven track record in agile IT start-ups with dynamic and growth mindset and have been a go-to person when it comes to accepting aspirational business goals and driving it through people. The role will significantly evolve and provide scope for growth to the ranks of Lead People Partner within a span of 12-18 months based on meritorious contributions. This position will report to the VP - People & Culture.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a People Partner, you will be responsible for \xe2\x80\xa6

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

Drive talent acquisition initiatives, both lateral and campus using cost-effective hiring solutions within the timelines meeting the business needs

Build a top class talent pipeline for the current and future needs, offer recommendation of talent attraction from competitor companies

Manage recruitment metrics like funnel, offer to joining, positions TAT, hiring cost etc. and identity areas of improvement

Strategize and deliver a top class onboarding experience to all newcomers both remotely and physically enabling them to know the cultural, social & political nuances of Plantix

Travel with new comers in the first 3 months of joining as to reduce honeymoon leaving and reducing churn

Learning & Development:

Co-driving training interventions including soft skills development, hr policies & processes and improve overall understanding of practices in the organization

Offer recommendations to people leaders and functional leaders on fresher training, technical training, role based learning and coaching sessions to deserving employees

HRIS:

Prepare, maintain and update employee data in our Zoho systems

Process and maintain periodic reports of employee record data and develop reports and dashboards

Work closely with the other HR team members to administer and support all HR system technologies and enhancements that improve HR operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Use various methods and techniques and make data-based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial and nonfinancial compensations.

Staff Mobility (promotions, relocations, job transfers/rotations):

Help staff in smooth transition during change in roles or departments or managers treating them like a new employee.

Aid employees traveling for business meetings, arranging travel, accommodation ensuring comfort through the journey.

Process relocation allowances, provide support while employees relocating for business goals.

Use various methods and techniques and make data-based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial and nonfinancial compensations.

Total Rewards:

Create and utilize standard processes and or knowledge articles to respond consistently to Reward & Recognition inquiries.

Execute cyclical reward schemes, annual variable pays based on performance reviews.

Develop an ecosystem of merit based instant recognition and rewards that will result in high performance culture.

Org Structures:

Maintain consistency in reporting structure as per the roles, deliverables and ensure alignment within small groups.

Constantly check for needs in change of structures as to help the employee transition into the new environment, as to avoid confusion during performance reviews.

Policies & Practices :

Constantly upgrade and maintain policies of the key result areas and stay abreast of any improvements that may be deemed fit to match the industry, talent and business needs.

Act as employee advocate and vice versa with the business leaders as to ensure compliance of policies defined as per the organizational goals.

Ensure world class HR practices are followed with the specified areas of the role.

Performance Management:

Religiously drive company performance management programs on a monthly / quarterly basis aligning the business objectives, identify areas of performance improvements, suggest and implement ideas along with the people leader.

Inculcate the culture of performance and merit-based recognition across the company and offer support to staff in constant improvement of delivery standards.

Drive open feedback systems, record and create dashboards for identification of gray areas and recommendations for improvement.

Analyze the impact of employee performance interventions on organizational performance from time to time and align the functional managers with the business goals.

Compensation & Benefits :

Develop and execute a consistent compensation philosophy under the guidance of the people leader in line with work culture and organizational objectives

Ensure that compensation practices are in line with the local legislative laws

Assist the people leader in defining a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits and is aligned to our company\'s strategy and business goals

Use various methods and techniques and make data-based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial and nonfinancial compensations

Job requirements

Education & Experiences

Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in human resources / organizational psychology / business management.

Master\'s degree in human resources / organizational psychology / business management would be advantageous.

Good academic record throughout the career.

Minimum 3 years of HRBP experience in IT start-ups.

Max overall experience of 7 years in Human Resources.

Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in human resources function.

Prior experience in an Agritech / Food Tech / E-commerce company would be advantageous.

Skills

Excellent communication skills -reading, emailing, speaking.

Top class client service skills thriving to create delight.

Independent problem-solving and quick decision-making skills.

Rich public speaking skills to negotiate with or convince with ideas in a large crowd setup. Tech savviness to play with HR tools to the best possible use.

High precision and accuracy skills in data management and reporting.

Business acumen and entrepreneurial skills while making key people decision Business acumen and entrepreneurial skills while making key people decisions

Abilities & Traits

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

Growth mindset to go the extra mile.

Agility to deliver faster results matching the business objectives.

Exhibit leadership traits to the team members and offer inspiration to others.

Passion to take up challenging projects out of the comfort zone and produce desired results.

Interview Process

Stages:

Level - 1 : HR Business Partner - Virtual

1). Technical Knowledge

2). Functional Skills

3). Exposure to Startups

4). Team Leadership

5). Culture Fitment

Level - 2 : VP - HR - Virtual

1). Leadership abilities

2). Technical capabilities

3). Mindsets & Values

How swift? Max 10 working days for the entire process

Job Location

We like wherever you are in India\xf0\x9f\x99\x82As long as you love HR as a profession to influence people\'s lives as well as the business.

Plantix