Chief Human Resources Officer - Manufacturing Industry - TISS/XLRI/FMS/MDI

The role will be responsible for strategizing and implementing human resource strategies in line with the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. He or she will help elevate the department and its practices to the level necessary for the company's size, sophistication, and growth trajectory.

Scope & Key Responsibilities

Talent Management:

- Develop and implement talent management strategies, including performance management, employee development, succession planning, and career development programs.

- Design and administer employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture and enhance employee morale and productivity.

- Create and implement strategies for employee retention, recognition, and rewards programs.

- Provide guidance and support to managers in talent assessment and development.

- Build a learning culture in the organization with a focus of making workforce future ready.

Talent Acquisition:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract and retain high-quality talent.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create effective recruitment strategies.

- Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for all leadership hiring and give direction to the team where necessary for mid and junior hiring operations

- Implement best practices in candidate assessment and selection, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Compensation Benefits:

- Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, fair, and aligned with industry standards and regulations.

- Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis of compensation data to ensure competitiveness.

- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, stock options and other employee perks.

- Stay up-to-date with evolving labour laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Business Partnership:

- Ensure all HR policies and processes are designed in accordance to the Business specific requirements.

- Collaborate with all business head and enable them with right employee management strategies specific to their industry segments

- Provide business leaders with solutions related to HR aspects by developing a deep understanding of their segments, challenges and business needs.

- Draw up an effective employee development plan including specific training needs to continuously skill and reskill the workforce.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Two years of full-time MBA in HR from a premier institute, with 15 years of experience in manufacturing industries, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Be a leader that exhibits confidence, honesty, resilience, gravitas, accountability, and able to deal with ambiguity

- Demonstrated experience managing organizational change and growth, including the skill and ability to deal effectively with demanding situations, assessing all factors and developing and implementing successful solutions.

- High emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire people coupled with a coaching mind-set.

- Excellent communication someone who is comfortable having conversations across levels in the organization, strong interpersonal, and leadership skills.