HR Manager – Strategic Human Resources

Job Title: HR Manager – Strategic Human Resources

Location: Kolkata
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a Strategic HR Manager to lead and implement human resource strategies that support the company’s growth and long-term vision. This role is ideal for someone with experience in organizational design, performance management systems, leadership development, and culture building — distinct from traditional HR operations.

You will act as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring people strategies are deeply aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Design & Development (OD)

• Redesign or create org structures, workflows, and reporting hierarchies.
• Analyze skill gaps and recommend OD interventions to strengthen capability.
• Drive change management and cultural transformation initiatives.

Performance Management System (PMS)

• Design and roll out performance frameworks, KPIs, and goal-setting processes.
• Facilitate periodic performance reviews, appraisals, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support performance-linked reward systems and career progression models.

People Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Forecast talent needs and advise leadership on hiring and capability-building.
• Identify and groom future leaders through succession planning frameworks.
• Introduce talent analytics and dashboards for proactive decision-making.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Design leadership development journeys aligned to organizational needs.
• Coordinate competency mapping and career pathing frameworks.
• Support learning interventions aligned to strategic objectives.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion a high-performance, value-driven culture.
• Design and execute employee engagement strategies linked to retention and productivity.
• Lead employee listening programs and derive insights from feedback.

Candidate Profile:

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related fields.
• 8–10 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in Strategic HR role
• Proven track record of aligning HR practices with business strategy.
• Deep understanding of organizational design, change management, and talent development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with execution mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Your highest qualification
• Current and expected ctc?
• Your current location in Kolkata

Work Location: In person