5,814 Head Of Hr jobs in India

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of HR for our client manufacturing industry in Coimbatore. This is a senior-level, full-time position based in Coimbatore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading strategic HR initiatives and driving organizational growth by enhancing talent acquisition processes, formulating HR strategies, and fostering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven expertise in talent acquisition strategies, crucial for driving successful recruitment outcomes. (Mandatory skill)
• Strong ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with organizational goals. (Mandatory skill)
• In-depth understanding of labor relations to ensure compliance with legal standards and promote a harmonious workplace. (Mandatory skill)
• Proficiency in fostering employee engagement through initiatives that boost morale and productivity.
• Experience in change management to facilitate smooth transitions and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Competence in succession planning, ensuring organizational continuity by identifying and developing future leaders.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting equality and a sense of belonging among employees.
• Thorough knowledge of performance management systems to drive employee performance and career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the HR department in developing and executing comprehensive HR strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring the recruitment of high-caliber candidates who align with the company's values.
• Manage employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction, retention, and organizational commitment.
• Drive change management efforts to support organizational transformations and foster adaptability among staff.
• Develop succession plans to ensure effective leadership pipelines and organizational sustainability.
• Promote diversity and inclusion across all HR practices, building a workplace where all employees feel valued.
• Implement performance management practices that align with business goals and foster employee development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations to maintain a fair and equitable work environment.

Role: Head HR

Location: Chennai

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.

• 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.

Talen t 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a mid-sized company operating within the property and real estate agents industry. They are focused on delivering exceptional service and fostering a professional, growth-oriented work environment.

Job Description

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head HR should have:

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of HR for our client manufacturing industry in Coimbatore. This is a senior-level, full-time position based in Coimbatore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading strategic HR initiatives and driving organizational growth by enhancing talent acquisition processes, formulating HR strategies, and fostering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven expertise in talent acquisition strategies, crucial for driving successful recruitment outcomes. (Mandatory skill)
• Strong ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with organizational goals. (Mandatory skill)
• In-depth understanding of labor relations to ensure compliance with legal standards and promote a harmonious workplace. (Mandatory skill)
• Proficiency in fostering employee engagement through initiatives that boost morale and productivity.
• Experience in change management to facilitate smooth transitions and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Competence in succession planning, ensuring organizational continuity by identifying and developing future leaders.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting equality and a sense of belonging among employees.
• Thorough knowledge of performance management systems to drive employee performance and career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the HR department in developing and executing comprehensive HR strategies to meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring the recruitment of high-caliber candidates who align with the company's values.
• Manage employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction, retention, and organizational commitment.
• Drive change management efforts to support organizational transformations and foster adaptability among staff.
• Develop succession plans to ensure effective leadership pipelines and organizational sustainability.
• Promote diversity and inclusion across all HR practices, building a workplace where all employees feel valued.
• Implement performance management practices that align with business goals and foster employee development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations to maintain a fair and equitable work environment.

Job Purpose:

• To plan, implement and review HR & IR policies of Harihar Polyfibers (HPF) and Grasilene Division (GRD) units and monitor activities for promoting competence and motivati on in employees and thereby achieve higher levels of productivity and efficiency with healthy work practices and maintain cordial relationship with local administration/ public. Also, to fulfill the responsibilities of a Factory Manager under the Factories Act.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities:

Accountability:

• Core Accountabilities Ensure development and implementation of systems for manpower planning, recruitment and induction. Identification of training needs and facilitating training to promote competency.

Supporting Actions:

• To identify key positions that require manning, well in advance through business plans / retirements.
• To formulate appropriate Career & Succession Plan for high performing / high potential employees. Identification of training needs and facilitating training to promote competency.
• To conduct periodic training need survey.
• To get feedback through appraisal system, and from Shop Floor Managers.
• To get skill requirements that are required in the automated processes that are planned.
• To design & develop suitable training programmes.

Accountability:

• Review personnel policies periodically, and monitor their implementation. Review
• performance management system periodically, and monitor their implementation.

Supporting Actions:

• To get the feedback through formal surveys, Exit Interviews and Communication Sessions.
• To get inputs from the OHS Task Forces working on this Variable.
• To review the policy based upon the periodic feedbacks to meet the aspirations of the employees vis- -vis organization core policies. Review performance management system periodically, and monitor their implementation.
• To organize periodic training programmes for Head of the Departments on Performance Management to make the appraisal system as objective as possible.
• To ensure that meaningful appraisal interviews take place.
• To provide feedback to the Appraisees with regard to their performance levels.

Accountability:

• Reduce employee cost through organisation restructuring and productivity improvement.

Supporting Actions:

• To inculcate better work practices avoiding doing non-value adding jobs.
• To develop multi-skill among employees to make them flexible to work anywhere in the plant.
• To facilitate employees to get input in running new automated facilitates / modern machines / instrumentation systems.
• To motivate surplus employees to opt for Voluntary Separation.
• To oversee various manpower rationalization studies with Consultants like NPC.

Accountability:

• Maintain harmonious relationship with labour Unions and conduct Productivity Linked Wage Settlements to contain wage bill.

Supporting Actions:

• Maintain harmonious relationship with labour Unions and conduct Productivity Linked Wage Settlements to contain wage bill.
• To share and communicate on regular basis the economic scenario in general and position of our products in the market in particular.
• To organize developmental classes for Trade Union Leaders & Executive Committee Members / Opinion Leaders.
• To furnish regularly employee productivity in relation to other similar organizations and to drive home the need to improve productivity.
• To give Management demands to the unions during Settlement negotiations and see that unions agree for productivity improvement through manpower reduction, taking up multi-skill jobs, job enrichment, job rotation and assuming higher responsibility through empowerment.
• To make employees involve themselves actively in World Class Manufacturing practices in increasing the life of the machines, cost cutting measures, 5S practices, etc.

Accountability:

• Effectively manage contract labour employment practices. Organise efforts towards handling of legal cases related to employees and safeguard companys interests.

Supporting Actions:

• To reduce dependence on Contract Labour and minimise their use.
• To minimise the number of Contract Labourers.
• Improve systems related to contract labour management. Organise efforts towards handling of legal cases related to employees and safeguard companys interests.
• Ensure appropriate representation in tribunals/ courts, etc.
• Keep abreast of all amendments in law, court judgements and update other staff on the same.

Accountability:

• Important Accountabilities Maintain effective liaison with Labour & Factory Inspectorate, District Administration, and local public at large. Ensure safety and security of employees and factory premises/plants.

Supporting Actions:

• To keep communication channel open and active with all the Government Departments to ensure their cooperation at the right time and at all times.
• To make periodical visits to important Government Establishments to meet respective Head of the Departments and to appraise them the requirements of the industry.
• To keep active liaison with the Local Leaders, Panchayath, Zilla Parishath and Legislative Assembly Members to use their positions at the required time. Ensure safety and security of employees and factory premises/ plants.
• To provide necessary safety gadgets to the employees as recommended in the Factories Act.
• To organize health examination and other health check-ups to meet statutory
• requirements.
• To ensure security of material and machinery in the factory by appropriately deploying Security Guards round the clock.
• To organize safety awareness workshops for employees periodically.
• To organize training programmes for security guards to cover security / vigilance aspects apart from Fire Fighting training.
• To keep vigilance round the clock to ensure land property of company is not encroached.

Accountability:

• Organise employee related sports, cultural and welfare activities.

Supporting Actions:

• To plan and conduct sports events for employees at-least twice in a year to build healthy relationship between the departments / units.
• To organize cultural events like, Dramas, Music Concerts, National & Religious
• Festivals throughout the year as part of entertainment and to provide an opportunity for the families of the employees to meet at a venue.

Job Title: Head – HR Shared Services

Location: Noida, INDIA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP – HR INDIA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary:

The Head of HR Shared Services (HRSS) – India will lead and manage the delivery of scalable, efficient, and high-quality HR services across the employee lifecycle. This role will oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, payroll, HRIS management, compliance, and employee query resolution.

The role requires building and scaling an HR Shared Services team from the ground up in a global MNC environment. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up processes, systems, service delivery models, and talent capability aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead the HR Shared Services Center for India, ensuring efficient delivery of core HR processes (hire-to-retire).
• Establish HRSS structure, governance, workflows, and service delivery models from scratch in line with global best practices.
• Own and manage service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and metrics for all shared services functions.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and standardization across HR operations.

Team Setup & Management

• Build a high-performing HRSS team, including hiring, training, and developing capabilities in a newly set-up environment.
• Manage, mentor, and grow the team across functions (payroll, HRIS, compliance, helpdesk).
• Ensure high team engagement and performance through coaching and continuous development.

Technology & Transformation

• Oversee the HR technology ecosystem including HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.), payroll systems, and ticketing platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and global HR stakeholders on system rollouts, upgrades, and digital HR initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all HR operations comply with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Manage data privacy and risk controls related to employee data handling and storage.

Employee Experience

• Enhance the employee experience through streamlined services and responsive HR support channels.
• Drive continuous improvement based on employee feedback, ticket analysis, and trend insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 12+ years in HR Operations/Shared Services with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Domain Expertise:
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale HR operations.
• Experience in setting up or scaling shared services within an MNC/global environment.
• Experience with global HR systems (Workday, SAP SF, etc.)
• Skills:
• Leadership & people management.
• Process re-engineering & automation.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management across levels and geographies.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization.
• Exposure to global HR shared services or a COE model.

Job Title: Head – HR Shared Services

Location: Noida, INDIA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP – HR INDIA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary:

The Head of HR Shared Services (HRSS) – India will lead and manage the delivery of scalable, efficient, and high-quality HR services across the employee lifecycle. This role will oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, payroll, HRIS management, compliance, and employee query resolution.

The role requires building and scaling an HR Shared Services team from the ground up in a global MNC environment. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up processes, systems, service delivery models, and talent capability aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead the HR Shared Services Center for India, ensuring efficient delivery of core HR processes (hire-to-retire).
• Establish HRSS structure, governance, workflows, and service delivery models from scratch in line with global best practices.
• Own and manage service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and metrics for all shared services functions.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and standardization across HR operations.

Team Setup & Management

• Build a high-performing HRSS team, including hiring, training, and developing capabilities in a newly set-up environment.
• Manage, mentor, and grow the team across functions (payroll, HRIS, compliance, helpdesk).
• Ensure high team engagement and performance through coaching and continuous development.

Technology & Transformation

• Oversee the HR technology ecosystem including HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.), payroll systems, and ticketing platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and global HR stakeholders on system rollouts, upgrades, and digital HR initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all HR operations comply with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Manage data privacy and risk controls related to employee data handling and storage.

Employee Experience

• Enhance the employee experience through streamlined services and responsive HR support channels.
• Drive continuous improvement based on employee feedback, ticket analysis, and trend insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 12+ years in HR Operations/Shared Services with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Domain Expertise:
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale HR operations.
• Experience in setting up or scaling shared services within an MNC/global environment.
• Experience with global HR systems (Workday, SAP SF, etc.)
• Skills:
• Leadership & people management.
• Process re-engineering & automation.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management across levels and geographies.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization.
• Exposure to global HR shared services or a COE model.

Job Title: Head – HR Shared Services

Location: Noida, INDIA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP – HR INDIA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary:

The Head of HR Shared Services (HRSS) – India will lead and manage the delivery of scalable, efficient, and high-quality HR services across the employee lifecycle. This role will oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, payroll, HRIS management, compliance, and employee query resolution.

The role requires building and scaling an HR Shared Services team from the ground up in a global MNC environment. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up processes, systems, service delivery models, and talent capability aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead the HR Shared Services Center for India, ensuring efficient delivery of core HR processes (hire-to-retire).
• Establish HRSS structure, governance, workflows, and service delivery models from scratch in line with global best practices.
• Own and manage service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and metrics for all shared services functions.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and standardization across HR operations.

Team Setup & Management

• Build a high-performing HRSS team, including hiring, training, and developing capabilities in a newly set-up environment.
• Manage, mentor, and grow the team across functions (payroll, HRIS, compliance, helpdesk).
• Ensure high team engagement and performance through coaching and continuous development.

Technology & Transformation

• Oversee the HR technology ecosystem including HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.), payroll systems, and ticketing platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and global HR stakeholders on system rollouts, upgrades, and digital HR initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all HR operations comply with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Manage data privacy and risk controls related to employee data handling and storage.

Employee Experience

• Enhance the employee experience through streamlined services and responsive HR support channels.
• Drive continuous improvement based on employee feedback, ticket analysis, and trend insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 12+ years in HR Operations/Shared Services with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Domain Expertise:
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale HR operations.
• Experience in setting up or scaling shared services within an MNC/global environment.
• Experience with global HR systems (Workday, SAP SF, etc.)
• Skills:
• Leadership & people management.
• Process re-engineering & automation.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management across levels and geographies.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization.
• Exposure to global HR shared services or a COE model.