Job Title: Chief of Staff
Key Functions: Procurement, Admin & HR
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Procurement, Administration, and Human Resource functions for our growing network of childcare centres. This is a senior managerial role ideal for someone who thrives in a multi-functional environment to streamline backend operations, manage people and vendors, and ensure all centres run efficiently and compliantly.
Support Team:
This role will have 1 or 2 support staff reporting in this role but will be expected to get personally involved in delivering results from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute procurement strategies aligned with cost-efficiency and operational excellence.
- Source, evaluate, and manage vendors for educational tools, hygiene supplies, food services, electronic devices and facility maintenance.
- Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs); ensure vendor performance tracking and cost control.
- Oversee inventory management and timely deliveries across centres.
- Standardize procurement procedures across locations and track compliance.
- Supervise all administrative functions including maintenance, licenses, security, utilities, and housekeeping.
- Maintain all statutory and safety documentation (fire safety, health certificates, FSSAI, Shops & Establishment).
- Coordinate audits, inspections, and government filings where needed.
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, and retention for Centre related staff and core staff
- Design formal HR policy
- Maintain and streamline HR documentation, compliance, and employee records
- Handle payroll inputs, attendance, and leave records through HRMS systems
- Manage employee relations, engagement activities, and basic grievance redressal
- Support training, certification tracking, and performance management processes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, HR, or relevant discipline.
- 15– 20 years of experience in multi-functional roles across operations, HR, and procurement.
- Experience in education, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based sectors preferred.
- Strong team leadership, vendor negotiation, and people management skills.
- Hands-on experience with compliance and facility oversight.
- Fluency in English and Hindi; Marathi-speaking preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, inventory tools, and HRMS platforms.
Additional Details:
- Travel: Required within Pune across centres and across India
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹180,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- HR Operations: 10 years (Preferred)
- Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
- HR Generalist: 10 years (Preferred)
- Procurement: 10 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
