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Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Weekday AIKanpur, UP, IN
16 days ago
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Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range : Rs 2000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 20-25 LPA)

Min Experience : 10 years

Location : Kanpur, Patna, Panchkula

JobType : full-time

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or Unit Head – HR to lead the HR function at one of the most reputed hospitals in the country. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished HR professional from a top-tier hospital background , with a strong grasp of the complexities of managing human resources in a high-pressure, patient-centric environment.

The CHRO will be responsible for driving people strategies, implementing robust HR processes, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment of HR initiatives with the hospital’s mission and clinical excellence. This role is pivotal in managing a diverse workforce that includes doctors, nurses, clinical professionals, and administrative staff.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the HR function across the hospital unit, overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, training & development, compliance, and performance management.
  • Strategize and implement HR policies that support medical and operational excellence.
  • Partner with department heads and senior leadership to understand manpower requirements, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and healthcare industry norms.
  • Design and execute talent retention programs that address high attrition areas like nursing and paramedical staff.
  • Strengthen the employer brand to attract and retain top talent in clinical and non-clinical roles.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive training programs for hospital employees to maintain excellence in patient care and service delivery.
  • Foster a positive work culture rooted in compassion, accountability, ethics, and professional development.
  • Lead grievance redressal mechanisms and ensure timely resolution of employee issues.
  • Monitor and manage HR budgets, headcount planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Stay updated on HR best practices and innovations in the healthcare space, implementing them wherever relevant.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10–22 years of HR experience, preferably from top hospitals or healthcare institutions .
  • Proven track record as a Unit HR Head or CHRO in a high-volume, tertiary care hospital setting.
  • In-depth understanding of hospital HR operations including clinical hiring, medico-legal compliance, and patient care support staffing.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work closely with clinical leadership, especially departments such as Cardiology , to align HR strategy with patient care needs.
  • Exposure to NABH, JCI accreditation processes is preferred.
  • Experience managing change and driving HR transformation in large hospital environments.
  • Preferred Background :

    Candidates who have held lead HR roles in reputed hospitals with multidisciplinary departments (including cardiology) will be strongly preferred. A demonstrated ability to handle the dynamic and emotionally demanding nature of hospital HR operations is crucial.

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