Head - Human Resource

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables :

Strategic HR Business Partnership :

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into effective HR strategies.
• Align manpower planning, recruitment, and talent management initiatives with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor for the leadership team on workforce productivity, engagement, and retention.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning :

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for all functions, ensuring timely hiring and strong cultural fit.
• Establish and implement workforce planning models to meet current and future staffing requirements.
• Build talent pipelines and succession plans for key leadership positions.

Performance Management & Capability Building :

• Design and oversee the performance management system, linking KPIs to business outcomes.
• Partner with L&D to implement structured capability and leadership development programs.
• Ensure performance reviews, rewards, and incentives are data-driven and transparent.

Employee Engagement & Welfare :

• Foster a motivating and inclusive work environment.
• Drive employee engagement surveys, recognition programs, and communication platforms to enhance morale and retention.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws and HR policies across locations.

HR Operations & Analytics :

• Oversee HR operations including payroll coordination, compliance, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes.
• Leverage HR analytics and dashboards to provide insights on attrition, productivity, and workforce health.
• Partner with finance and business heads to optimize manpower cost and improve organizational effectiveness.

Required Skills & Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in HR leadership roles in large organizations, preferably in FMCG, Dairy, Agri-business, or related sectors.

Education :

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations from a reputed institution.

Core Competencies :

• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Proven expertise in talent management, performance frameworks, and engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex HR operations and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Personal Attributes :

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
• Empathetic, people-centric, and approachable leader.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a collaborative mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

• Employee retention and engagement levels.
• Timely fulfillment of manpower requirements.
• Performance score improvements across all roles.
• Training and capability enhancement effectiveness.
• Compliance adherence and employee satisfaction index.

Desirable Attributes :

• Deep understanding of diverse workforce management.
• Passion for developing people and enabling long-term organizational success.
• Ability to balance operational realities with corporate HR strategies.

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