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Head Of Human Resources

Head Of Human Resources

Staffington GlobalChennai, Republic Of India, IN
23 hours ago
Job description

Job Title : HR Head

Experience Required : 18 Years

Location : Mumbai / Chennai / Vadodara / Kolkata

The role is with a leading Indian multinational conglomerate.

Position Overview :

The Human Resource professional will be a senior HR leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing people strategies aligned with business objectives. The role encompasses leadership and delivery across multiple HR domains such as Compensation & Benefits, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Organization Development, Learning & Development, HR Policy, Compliance, Strategy, and Talent Acquisition.

The incumbent will act as a strategic HR business partner and a key enabler of organizational capability, ensuring that HR processes drive performance, engagement, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Partnership

  • Partner with business leadership to define and implement people strategies aligned with short- and long-term organizational objectives.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the management team on workforce planning, structure, and capability development.
  • Lead HR projects and transformation initiatives to strengthen culture, efficiency, and employee experience.
  • Use HR analytics to provide data-driven insights for decision-making and organizational improvement.

2. Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

  • Drive the annual compensation planning and review process in coordination with Corporate HR.
  • Conduct benchmarking and internal parity studies to ensure competitiveness and equity.
  • Oversee administration of incentive plans, variable pay, and reward & recognition programs.
  • Provide inputs for C&B strategy formulation and manage adherence to compensation policies.
  • 3. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for leadership and critical positions within the assigned business unit or region.
  • Partner with business heads to forecast manpower requirements and develop a proactive hiring plan.
  • Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
  • Ensure smooth onboarding, induction, and early engagement for new hires.
  • 4. Performance Management & Talent Development

  • Implement and continuously improve the performance management system (goal setting, appraisals, development plans).
  • Facilitate calibration sessions to ensure fairness and alignment of performance ratings.
  • Collaborate with organization teams to design programs for leadership and managerial effectiveness.
  • Promote a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.
  • 5. Organization Development (OD) & Culture Building

  • Drive organization development interventions including change management, restructuring, and role alignment.
  • Facilitate engagement initiatives that reinforce organzation's core values, culture, and performance orientation.
  • Support leadership in managing change effectively during organizational transitions.
  • Lead employee experience programs that enhance motivation, communication, and retention.
  • 6. Learning & Development

  • Identify capability gaps through competency mapping and performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with business leaders and organization teams to develop targeted training roadmaps.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and measure ROI on learning programs.
  • Drive leadership development and succession planning frameworks.
  • 7. Employee Relations (White-Collar) & Engagement

  • Build a positive, transparent, and performance-driven work environment.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on HR policies, benefits, and career development.
  • Manage employee grievances, ensuring fair and timely resolution in line with organizational values.
  • Drive employee engagement surveys, analyze feedback, and implement action plans.
  • 8. Policy, Compliance & Governance

  • Develop, review, and update HR policies and SOPs in alignment with organizational needs and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable HR-related legal and corporate standards.
  • Maintain HR governance frameworks, internal controls, and process audits.
  • Promote ethical HR practices and adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct.
  • 9. HR Operations & Analytics

  • Oversee HR processes including payroll coordination, HRMS data accuracy, and reporting.
  • Maintain dashboards and KPIs on headcount, attrition, productivity, and other HR metrics.
  • Leverage data analytics to enhance decision-making and improve HR service delivery.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Education :

    Full-time MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent from a premier institute (e.G., XLRI, TISS, MDI, SCMHRD, etc.).

    Experience :

    o 18 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 15 years in a senior generalist / leadership HR role.

    o Exposure to large, diversified, or project-based organizations (preferably in Engineering, EPC, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure).

    o Demonstrated expertise in Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, OD, and HR Strategy.

    o Experience managing HR teams across multiple locations or business units.

    Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong business acumen and strategic orientation.
  • Deep understanding of modern HR practices and digital HR tools.
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
  • High emotional intelligence, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Integrity, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.
  • Reporting Structure

    Reports To : Head – HR (Business Unit / Region)

    Supervises : HR Managers / Officers / Specialists

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