About Wahed: We have a passion to reduce financial inequality and exclusion by building world leading financial products and services aimed at giving access to all. We are a New York headquartered Financial Technology (FinTech) company focused on serving values-based (shariah compliant) digital financial services to retail clients globally, starting with wealth management. We have an impressive global team aligned with this purpose and are looking for trail blazers in their fields that will take our customer delivery to new levels. We can promise you a digital first and truly international culture, as well as a fascinating immersion into the world of FinTech and Islamic finance. Job brief: The HR Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department with comprehensive HR services across recruitment, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and administrative functions. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural setting and can manage various HR tasks with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of efficiently handling diverse HR responsibilities while maintaining a positive and motivating work environment.
Job Description:
Implement and support HR policies, procedures, and practices aligned with overall business strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute a streamlined and agile recruitment strategy.
Manage the full recruitment cycle, including selection and onboarding of new employees.
Work closely with Wahed’s Global HR team to facilitate performance management initiatives, fostering communication and driving high performance across the organization.
Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation administration, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
Foster a positive, engaging, and motivational work culture throughout the organization.
Act as a bridge between management and employees, addressing employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and other HR-related issues.
Ensure compliance with local HR regulations and maintain accurate records.
Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to provide actionable insights to management.
Provide administrative and HR support to international offices, ensuring alignment and consistency in HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate and collaborate with HR teams in other countries to ensure seamless HR operations across multiple locations.
Job specification:
2-5 years of proven experience as an HR Officer, HR Administrator, or similar role, preferably within a multinational organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience across various HR functions, with particular focus on recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance.
Experience working with a highly skilled and diverse workforce is a plus.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficient in HR software and tools, with experience in generating and analyzing HR metrics.
Knowledge of labor laws and regulations in India, with a focus on compliance.
Familiarity with payroll and benefits administration.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
Experience supporting HR operations across multiple countries is an advantage.
