Head of HR

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with the wider People strategy and overall business strategy.
• Partner with the MD and senior leadership to drive organisational effectiveness
• Act as a thought leader in HR practices to influence decision-making at the leadership level.

Talent Management:

• Support acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent, working with the local Resourcing team
• Support the design and implementation of talent development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.
• Oversee performance management processes to foster a culture of high performance

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Drive initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and promote a positive work environment.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
• Act as a steward of company culture, ensuring alignment with global values and local nuances.

HR Operations and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with global people operations teams to ensure alignment of processes and policies.
• In partnership with global reward team colleagues manage compensation, benefits, and rewards frameworks in line with global standards and local requirements.

Change Management:

• Lead HR efforts during organisational changes, including restructuring, mergers, and policy updates.
• Support communication strategies to ensure smooth transitions during periods of change.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional and global HR teams and relevant CoEs including Resourcing and Reward teams. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and leadership team on all people-related matters.

Requirements:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align wider People / HR initiatives with long-term business goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing and relationship-building skills at all levels of the organisation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex challenges with practical and effective solutions.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to cultural nuances in a global business setting.

Experience:

• Demonstrable progressive HR experience, with significant experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven track record of operating in a standalone or matrixed HR environment.
• Experience working within a global organisation, with exposure to multicultural environments.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Indian labour laws, employment practices, and HR trends.
• Familiarity with global HR frameworks and best practices.