CHRO - Europe Region

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Position Summary:

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Set up the complete HR structure, policies, and processes for the Europe region from the ground up.
• Build region-specific employee handbooks, SOPs, onboarding guides, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive alignment of European HR operations with Teceze’s global HR strategy and vision.

Policy & Compliance Management

• Ensure HR operations adhere to country-specific labor laws across UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and other EU countries.
• Establish governance processes and compliance tracking systems from India, supported by local HR partners or consultants.
• Manage GDPR, EU workplace regulations, and statutory compliance frameworks from a centralised HR control tower in India.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with local hiring teams and vendors to manage recruitment for technical, functional, and leadership roles in Europe.
• Define region-specific hiring strategies, employer branding campaigns, and workforce planning models.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Design compensation structures and benefits aligned to European benchmarks.
• Coordinate with local payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Recommend revisions to reward structures to remain competitive in the European market.

Performance Management & Culture Building

• Roll out Teceze’s performance appraisal framework across Europe.
• Introduce KPI tracking, goal-setting processes, and employee development programs.
• Promote a performance-driven, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture across remote teams.

Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and manage a small cross-border HR support team, with dotted-line oversight on local HR reps in Europe.
• Act as the key HR advisor to the European leadership team while reporting directly to the Global CEO.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Service Delivery heads to ensure smooth people operations.

Key Requirements:

• Experience:

  Minimum 12 years of HR experience with at least 5+ years in a regional/international HR leadership role managing Europe/EMEA operations.

• Location:

  Based in India with the flexibility to work extended hours to cover EU time zones.

• Travel:

  Occasional international travel to European offices and client sites as required.

• Education:

  Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent.

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of European labor laws and HR compliance
• Experience in setting up HR frameworks in global delivery models
• Proven ability to manage cross-border HR remotely
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• IT Services/Staffing industry experience preferred

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