GM/Lead - HR

Role & responsibilities

Position: Head Human Resources /GM

Reports to: CEO

NIBE Group of Companies:

Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the company combines operational excellence with forward-thinking innovation, driven by a commitment to sustainability, customer satisfaction, and value creation for all stakeholders. NIBE’s rapid growth is underpinned by its focus on quality, governance, and people — recognizing human capital as a key driver of its continued success and transformation.

As the company embarks on its next phase of expansion, it seeks strategic leaders who can shape its organisational culture, strengthen its talent engine, and build scalable processes aligned with global standards.

Role Overview

The Head of Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to the leadership team, responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that drive organizational growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement. This role demands a visionary HR leader who blends strategic insight with operational excellence to build a high-performing, future-ready organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Design and execute NIBE’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on growth, operational excellence, and profitability. Serve as a trusted advisor to the management on all matters of human capital, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Lead change management initiatives supporting business expansion and diversification.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Drive talent acquisition across leadership, technical, and operational levels, ensuring a diverse and high-calibre workforce. Implement workforce planning and succession strategies to meet current and future business demands.
• Organizational & Leadership Development: Build leadership capability through structured development programs, coaching, and succession planning. Champion a performance-driven culture with robust goal-setting and review systems.
• Employee Engagement & Retention: Lead engagement and culture initiatives to enhance morale, belonging, and productivity. Design retention programs focused on career progression, recognition, and well-being.
• Compensation, Benefits & Compliance: Develop and maintain competitive compensation and benefits structures that attract and retain top talent. Ensure adherence to all statutory, labour, and corporate governance requirements for a listed company.
• Employee Relations & Governance: Promote transparent communication, fair employee relations, and consistent policy enforcement. Manage risk and compliance across all HR functions, maintaining the company’s reputation and integrity.
• HR Team Leadership: Mentor, empower, and develop the HR team to operate as strategic enablers of business success. Embed a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the HR function.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Deep understanding of HR best practices, labour laws, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven expertise in talent management, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformation and building scalable HR frameworks in fast-growing organizations.

Key Attributes

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Data-driven approach with financial and business acumen.
• Proactive leadership and team-building orientation.

Preferred Credentials

• Professional certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent).
• Exposure to HR digitalization, HRIS implementation, and analytics tools.
• Experience in leading HR for listed entities or regulated industries.

Why Join NIBE?

At NIBE, people are at the heart of innovation and growth. The company offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, forward-looking environment where strategic HR leadership directly shapes business success. Joining NIBE means contributing to the evolution of an Indian enterprise, that is contributing to the Atma-nirbharta of Indian Defence through Make in India, into a global industrial brand built on excellence, ethics, and empowerment.

Preferred candidate profile