Head of Human Resources

Head-Human Resources

Company / Business introduction.

The POWERCON® Group – an Indian MNC, is a Total Solution Provider for Renewable Energy Project Development, Construction and Lifetime Operations. The 2 flagships POWERCON® Ventures (Wind arm) and PowerSun® (Solar PV arm) together with worldwide partnerships and specialised SBUs constitute a 360-degree RE eco-system to serve domestic and global market across the Renewable Energy delivery chain.

The Group’s Wind & Solar service portfolio exceeds 2.5 GW of Operations, 0.75 GW of Construction and 0.5 GW of Development countrywide. Globally 40+ GW of Wind, Solar, BESS assets across 23 countries are under remote asset management.

With a current order book of INR 350+ Crs, the POWERCON® Group is heading for an INR 1,000 Crs mark well synchronising with India’s ambition to be 500 GW of clean energy by 2030.

Renewable Energy is the fastest growing segment worldwide, with India at Rank-3 in the World...! The Wind and Solar resource rich India’s current capacity built over 35 years is scheduled to reach 3 multiples over the next 5 years thus opening avenues for grand & green careers.

Job Summary :

The Head – HR will be responsible for designing, leading, and implementing the organization’s human capital strategy in alignment with its rapid growth in the renewable sector. The role demands a strong understanding of HR best practices, workforce management in project-based industries, and comprehensive knowledge of Indian labour laws, compliances, and IR practices.

Industry : Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Green Hydrogen, etc.)

Responsibilities :

Be a Strategic Partner : Work closely with the leadership team to shape HR policies that support business growth

Lead Recruitment : Take full ownership of hiring for technical, project, and corporate roles across geographies.

Employee Relations & Compliance : Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws, statutory obligations, and regulatory frameworks applicable to manufacturing, project sites, and corporate offices. Manage employee relations particularly at project and plant sites.

Transform HR : Modernize our HR practices, bring in digital tools, and make HR more data-driven and impactful.

Run Smooth HR Operations : Oversee HR operations including payroll, benefits, HRIS, and performance management systems.

Build Culture & Engagement : Create a positive workplace where people feel motivated, engaged, and supported.

Policy & Process : Develop and roll out progressive HR policies, Standardize HR policies across group companies aligned with industry benchmarks and ESG goals.

Lead the Team : Guide and mentor the HR, recruitment, and operations teams, ensuring they are motivated and future-ready.

Learning & Development : Build capability development frameworks with a focus on future skills in renewables. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and safety.

Qualifications :

Postgraduate in HR or equivalent (MBA / PGDM / MSW preferred).

10 to 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in any manufacturing setup, energy, or renewable sector.

Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, compliances

Proven ability in handling multi-location operations and large workforce including project-based / contractual employees.

Working Conditions / Environment :

Work from Pune Office

Monday to Saturday

This position requires occasional travel to project sites

Compensation and Benefits :

Competitive salary aligned with industry standards

Performance-based incentives

Group health insurance.

Key Success metrics :

100% statutory and labour law compliance across all locations with zero major observations in audits

Timely closure of critical positions with improved retention of niche renewable skills.

High employee engagement and positive employee relations,

HR operations excellence through accurate payroll, seamless HRIS-driven processes, and timely policy implementation supporting business growth.