Head HR

Role: Head HR

Location: Chennai

Job Summary

The Head of Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support business objectives, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive employee engagement and performance. This leadership role oversees talent management, talent development, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive initiatives to improve company culture, employee engagement, and retention.

Talent Management - encompassing:

• Succession Planning , Career planning, HI-PO Management
• Develop and administer a process which focuses on building bench strength to meet current and future business needs.
• Serve as a resource to recruiting and business partners in the identification of candidates for critical roles.
• Conduct individual leadership, career and talent assessments as appropriate using a variety of tools.

Organizational Development and Design:

• Identify and analyze organization effectiveness opportunities and recommend initiatives that address global and regional opportunities based on business strategy.

Organizational Leadership:

• Form collaborative relationships with Human Resources leaders and Business Partners in order to execute talent strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic objectives of the company.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes to attract top talent.
• Implement employer branding strategies to enhance the company s reputation as a great place to work.
• Manage workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development programs.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to maintain a fair and compliant work environment.
• Oversee performance management programs, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, grievances, and conflict resolution.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor industry trends to keep HR policies up to date.

Learning & Development

• Design and implement training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Promote leadership development initiatives for managers and high-potential employees.

HR Operations & Technology

• Oversee HR systems and tools for efficiency and automation.
• Manage HR metrics, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making.
• Ensure smooth payroll, compliance, and administrative functions.

Candidate Requirement:

- 15+ years of experience in handling the HR from a mid sixed IT Services.

- MBA/ MSW (HR) - Full time, mandatory

- Excellent team handling, stakeholder engagement skills

- Excellent communication