Head HR

Company Description

Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd is an innovative science-based organization specializing in nature-based extracts for health and sustainable living. The company has a dedicated Innovation Centre recognized by the Government of India for in-house research and collaborates with leading universities and researchers. With over 30 years of expertise, Arjuna Natural has pioneered products such as BCM-95, impacting health sectors including immunity, gut health, and joint health. The organization operates four manufacturing facilities across geographies, a marketing office in the USA, and a global network of partners, boasting over 70 granted international patents.

Job Purpose

Head HR

Reporting Relationships

• Upwards – CEO
• Downwards – Asst Manager/HR Officer/HR Executive

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization’s HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead culture-building and employee engagement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Performance & Talent Management

• Drive the Performance Management System (PMS), ensuring a high-performance culture.
• Lead the annual goal-setting and appraisal processes, ensuring fairness and alignment with business outcomes.
• Strengthen the Rewards & Recognition framework to promote motivation and accountability.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, ensuring talent quality and timely hiring across all levels.
• Manage and scale the Management Trainee Program, partnering with leading B-Schools to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Implement learning and development strategies to enhance leadership capability and technical competence.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure statutory compliance across all HR operations in India.
• Oversee payroll, employee relations, and grievance management.
• Continuously improve HR policies and procedures to meet evolving business and legal requirements.

HR Technology & Analytics

• Lead digital HR initiatives and ensure effective use of HRMS for data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT for system enhancements, HR dashboards, and analytics for business insights.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design and manage competitive compensation structures aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Oversee annual manpower budgeting and cost optimization initiatives.

Dimensions

• Maintaining people’s budget
• Cost saving and cost prudence.
• Growth mindset orientation in increasing bottom-line figures

Skills And Knowledge

Educational Qualifications

• MBA / Master’s in Human Resources Management from an institute of repute
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG sectors, of which the last 5 years should be in a Leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading HR strategy, performance management, and digital HR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and compliance frameworks in India.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Should have exposure to working in labor-intensive industry segments with a dynamic workforce.
• Comprehensive industry and competitor knowledge,
• Should be well-versed in English and Malayalam. Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi will be an added advantage.

Functional Skills

• Strong Leadership & Strategic thinking
• Business acumen
• Abilities in change management, data analysis & conflict resolution
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills – the ability to relate to people
• Influencing Skills & Stakeholder Management
• High on Initiative & Advocacy to drive organizational culture