Tata - GM/Head - Business Unit HR

GM – BU HR/Business HR Head

Location : Pune

Objective of the Role:

- Develop and lead execution of the company’s HR strategy, global policies, practices and systems basis the business objectives as well as challenges and work closely with Corporate HR and Regional HR

- With the objective of ensuring best in class talent acquisition, development and retention and driving high employee engagement and productivity.

Minimum qualification & Experience:

- MBA or a post graduate degree in HR with experience of 12-15 years; Experience in all functional areas of HR would be preferred; Understanding of the telecommunications sector and business imperatives is essential.

Other Knowledge/Skills:

- Cross cultural sensitivity, ability to understand the business and execution capabilities; Ability to think creatively, manage change, influence senior executives and take initiative to drive projects, Relationship management, ability to consult with the business and ability to build teams and also be able to do interventions as and when required.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (Key Activities):

1) Planning & Budgeting : Prepare HR key imperatives for the year covering individual plans for relevant HR processes basis historical data, business requirements and priorities; Provide inputs on policy changes required within business line to Corporate HR; Review and study metrics received on various factors like employee engagement, attrition, headcounts, vendor costs, investments required in employees etc; Review and provide inputs for the corporate budget and HR budget based on the above metrics, key business imperatives and market realities; Track and review the scores across various metrics; Review the finalization of budget and seek approvals; Track adherence to budget and take corrective actions in case of deviations.

2) Talent Acquisition : Participate in forecasting of manpower requirements for the year and per quarter based on business needs, projected attrition and expected location movements; Liaise with business to ensure that manpower is in line with pyramid structure; Provide inputs into recruitment plan development including fresher to non fresher mix, channels to be used etc; Interview candidates for senior level (DGM,Sr.Manager and Manager) or critical positions and assess candidate fitment into role and organisation; Review the weekly reports and seek inputs in case of major abnormalities; Resolve recruitment related escalated issues.

3) Compensation & Benefits : Provide inputs to the Corporate Compensation team to draft compensation and benefits strategy & budget; Recommend changes to the strategy keeping in mind business and market conditions; Drive the development & execution of the variable pay plan in the BU; Drive execution of corporate norms; Supervise team in meeting all compliance requirements; Monitor corrective actions on compliance as required.

4) Performance Management : Institutionalize PMS framework within business lines and monitor completion; Trouble shoot on normalization; Monitor to ensure that promotions are in line with defined policies; Liaise with segment heads to drive closure; Get involved in normalization if it not in line with corporate guidelines.

5) Talent Development : Drive implementation of training programs; Guide the team to liaise with the Corporate T&D team to determine training needs and seek required approvals; In case of external training guide the team to identify training vendors; Select vendor basis content and cost in collaboration with the T&D team; Seek approval on training vendors from senior management; Drive coordination with relevant teams for training execution; Monitor training effectiveness and make course corrections if any.

6) Employee Engagement / Productivity Measurement : Track effectiveness of initiatives undertaken.
Track and monitor performance/ productivity measures of employees; Plan and drive implementation of initiatives based on scores; Track effectiveness of initiatives undertaken.

7) Team Development : Participate in the recruitment and selection process; conduct goal setting and performance review for the team; drive team development, engagement and reward initiatives; coach and mentor team members as required and ensure resolution of any people issues.

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