Chief People Officer

Description:

We are seeking a visionary, empathetic, and data-driven Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead our global people strategy and shape a high-performance, inclusive culture. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will bridge international corporate vision with localized execution, driving HR excellence across global and Indian operations.

This role requires a strategic leader who can align people initiatives with business objectives while fostering a strong employee-centric culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

- Develop and execute a global people strategy aligned with business goals

- Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters

- Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives

Global HR & Culture

- Build and nurture a high-performance, inclusive, and diverse work culture

- Ensure alignment between global standards and local HR practices

- Lead change management initiatives across regions

Employee Relations & Engagement

- Oversee employee relations frameworks, ensuring a positive and compliant work environment

- Drive engagement, retention, and employee experience strategies

- Handle complex employee relations issues with empathy and fairness

Performance & Talent Management

- Design and implement performance management systems

- Lead leadership development, succession planning, and talent development programs

- Establish robust talent acquisition and employer branding strategies

HR Operations & Policies

- Oversee HR policies, compliance, and governance across geographies

- Leverage HR analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making

- Drive digital transformation in HR processes and systems

Key Requirements:

- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably as a CPO/CHRO or equivalent

- Strong expertise in Global HR, HR Strategy, Performance Management, and HR Policies

- Experience managing multi-country HR operations, including India

- Strong business acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making

- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

Education:

- Graduation/PG; relevant experience and leadership track record preferred

Preferred Skills:

- Global HR Leadership

- HR Strategy & Transformation

- Performance Management Systems

- Employee Relations & Engagement

- HR Policy & Compliance

- Data-Driven HR / People Analytics

Why Join Us?:

- Opportunity to shape the people strategy of a global organization

- Work closely with executive leadership and influence business outcomes

- Lead impactful cultural and organizational transformation initiatives