Head of Human Resources

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Job Summary:

HR Head

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and systems aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Provide guidance on change management and organizational restructuring initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all levels, ensuring timely and quality hiring.
• Build strong employer branding and talent pipelines.
• Ensure effective onboarding and induction processes.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Design and manage performance appraisal systems and KPI frameworks.
• Identify training needs and implement learning & development programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and conduct surveys to measure satisfaction.
• Act as a point of escalation for employee relations and conflict resolution.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Design and manage compensation structures, incentives, and benefits.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary reviews.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee HR operations including attendance, leave management, records, and documentation.
• Manage audits, statutory filings, and HR MIS/reporting.

Policy Development & Governance

• Draft, implement, and periodically review HR policies and SOPs.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical HR practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning and people management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Experience in

  design, architecture, construction, real estate, or corporate services

  is an added advantage.