Head of Human Resources

Location: Noida

Reporting To: Founder & CEO

Industry: Renewable Energy | Solar EPC | Green Hydrogen | Electrolyser Manufacturing | BESS

Role Overview

GH2 Solar is entering a high-growth phase with strong business verticals across Solar EPC, Green Hydrogen, Electrolyser Manufacturing, and BESS.

We are looking for a strategic and transformational CHRO who can build a high-performance culture, strengthen execution, attract top talent, and create a scalable organization structure in preparation for a main-board IPO in 2026.

This is a business-critical leadership role, requiring a strong operator who brings discipline, structure, and people intelligence while working closely with the Founder.

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Key Responsibilities

⿡ Organization Building & Transformation

• Lead the complete transformation of HR into a People & Organization function.

• Design and implement GH2’s org structure, spans-layers, and reporting framework.

• Build the leadership bench and strengthen middle management.

• Actively drive change between legacy teams and new hires to create a performance-driven culture.

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⿢ Performance Culture & Accountability

• Establish a Monthly and Quarterly Performance Management System (PMS).

• Create KPI frameworks across all departments (BD, Procurement, Engineering, Projects, Hydrogen, Finance, HR).

• Implement R-Y-G dashboards, weekly reviews, and consequence management.

• Ensure no-excuse, outcome-driven culture across the organisation.

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⿣ Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring

• Build and lead the full talent acquisition engine.

• Hire high-quality leadership for:

• Procurement

• Engineering

• Hydrogen vertical

• Chief of Staff

• Operations & EPC

• Significantly reduce position closure time (TAT < 30 days).

• Promote GH2 Solar as a strong brand for top talent.

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⿤ Employee Engagement, Culture & Retention

• Bridge old vs new workforce gaps with structured alignment sessions.

• Identify and fast-track A-Players into leadership grooming tracks.

• Reduce attrition through predictive people analytics.

• Conduct monthly town-halls, feedback loops, and engagement rituals.

• Ensure culture of transparency, respect, discipline, and accountability.

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⿥ HR Operations, Compliance & Systems

• Oversee HR operations, payroll, employee lifecycle, compliance (PF, ESIC, LWF, audits).

• Implement digital HR systems (Keka, Zoho People, Darwinbox, or similar).

• Build policies for leave, attendance, travel, incentives, variable pay, and disciplinary actions.

• Align HR documentation for IPO-readiness.

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⿦ Founder & Leadership Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to the Founder on all organisational matters.

• Bring people intelligence, risk alerts, and recommendations proactively.

• Ensure communication discipline and cross-functional coordination.

• Maintain confidentiality, mature judgment, and high emotional intelligence.

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Candidate Profile — What We Are Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• 12–20 years in HR leadership roles (preferably in Renewables, EPC, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or high-growth startups).

• Proven experience leading organizational transformation.

• Ability to manage fast-paced, founder-driven environment with high expectations.

• Experience managing grey-collar + white-collar mix across sites and HO.

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Must-Have Traits

• Strong execution mindset — gets things done, not just plans.

• High emotional maturity — calm, balanced, persuasive.

• Ability to take tough decisions (removals, restructuring, conflict handling).

• High energy & accountability — operates with speed and clarity.

• Excellent communication — written, verbal, and interpersonal.

• Integrity & professionalism — strong ethical compass.

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Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

1. Complete HR transformation blueprint delivered in 90 days.

2. Monthly and quarterly performance reviews running smoothly.

3. Hiring TAT reduced to <30 days; key leadership roles closed.

4. Attrition down by >30% in critical roles.

5. Organizational structure fully defined and implemented.

6. HR systems and policies fully stabilized and digitized.

7. Significant improvement in culture, energy, discipline, and alignment.