Cogoport is a multinational company headquartered in Singapore and has offices in India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Cogoport is an Indian unicorn, privately owned and backed by the world's most respected and renowned venture capitalists: Accel Partners and Tiger Global. Cogoport is currently in hypergrowth mode and has been named an Asia-Pacific High- Growth Company by the Financial Times and an Indian Growth Champion by the Economic Times. Cogoport has more than 1000 employees across 10 offices in India.

For all companies participating in international trade, including SMEs, MNCs, and trade solution providers, Cogoport is forging a new category called global trade platform that integrates solutions across a company’s trade journey, including but not limited to advisory, forwarding, and financing, to offer a seamless trading experience, allowing companies to fully participate in global trade and focus on what they do best. At Cogoport, we believe in simplifying the complex to increase efficiency and maximize trade opportunities. We are solving the Trade Knowledge and Execution Gap, which is currently widening and preventing trade to the tune of $3.4 trillion annually.

Cogoport Leadership:

https://www.cogoport.com/en-IN/company/leadership

Culture at Cogoport

At Cogoport, we are proud to champion the power of diversity and inclusion in the realm of leadership. Cogoport has performance-driven culture, diversity and inclusion are a byproduct, which we are truly proud of. We believe that true progress and great performance stem from a diverse and inclusive environment where each person feels free to voice their opinion and be at ease with who they are.

With a firm commitment to equality, we foster a culture that embraces diversity in all its forms. We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and foster better decision-making. By empowering women to take charge, we are building a workplace where everyone thrives and succeeds. Together, let's build a future where diversity is the norm, and inclusive leadership is the key to unlocking limitless possibilities.

Role Overview

We are looking for someone who will act as a champion for our company growth as we build a diverse and high-performance team. You will partner closely with our Executives and Team Leaders, enabling us to attract and hire top talent as we grow quickly.  

Responsibilities

• Operate independently & ensure employee satisfaction & development of the team by leading training, mentoring, HR initiatives and best Practices.
• Directly interact with the customer having phenomenal Stakeholder Management skills
• Lead the way in implementing change initiatives related to culture, performance, recognition and policies
• Responsible for HR operations, Employee Relations and Business HR teams.
• Understand the business and its challenges to help address the organization and peoples ask
• Deliver short-term solutions while also solving for long-term problems by addressing immediate challenges and underlying causes
• Own/drive HR policies and directives and ensure smooth implementation across the firm.
• Employee Relations- Serve as primary point of contact for managers and associates in actively responding to and addressing concerns in a timely manner. Conduct investigations and provide recommendations based on findings/facts.
• Employee Retention - Responsible for recommending retention strategies to the Manager and implementing them across organization.
• Responsible for driving Performance Management and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Assists with design, implementation and administration of employee engagement activities and programs from onboarding to exit.
• Conduct onboarding, new employee orientation sessions and ensure required documentation is processed correctly.
• Manage and administer rewards & recognition programs.
• Manage and drive employee onboarding and exit process.
• Drives programs that embed health, safety and wellbeing of employees.
• Assess Training Needs through connect with employees or consultations with managers.

Skills and Qualifications

• MBA Degree with specialization in Human Resources
• At least 2-4 years of related, progressive HR Partner experience, including employee relations, employee engagement, employee grievances, performance management, recruitment and training and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and ability to handle sensitive situations/documentation.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to create compelling decks, presentations, executive reports etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and Business Leaders.
• Possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company.

Core Values of Cogoport

• Intrapreneurship: At Cogoport, you own and drive projects forward. You have the world at your feet, and complete flexibility and freedom to take up new initiatives that would benefit the customer.
• Customer Centricity: Our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Without happy customers, our company is doomed. Understanding their perspective collectively is key to our success.

Cogoport is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and respected at work.