Corporate Head Human Resource

Role & responsibilities

1. Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategically oriented Head Human Resources to lead the organisation's HR function and drive people-centric business strategies. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with organisational objectives, strengthening leadership capabilities, fostering a high-performance work culture, and driving organisational transformation.

The role requires a dynamic HR leader with strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with senior management in shaping the organisation's people strategy.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Partner with top management in strategic decision-making and organisational development.
• Drive organisational transformation, change management, and workforce effectiveness.
• Establish HR policies, frameworks, and systems to support sustainable business growth.

B. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee strategic talent acquisition and manpower planning across business units.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-calibre talent.
• Strengthen succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Ensure effective workforce utilisation and talent management practices.

C. Leadership & Organisational Development

• Drive leadership development and management capability-building initiatives.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Promote a performance-driven culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Identify and nurture high-potential employees for critical leadership positions.

D. Performance & Talent Management

• Establish and strengthen performance management systems.
• Drive goal-setting, performance evaluation, and talent review processes.
• Develop competency frameworks and career progression strategies.
• Implement initiatives to improve employee productivity and accountability.

E. HR Systems & Employee Relations

• Strengthen HR systems, processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee employee relations and foster a positive workplace environment.
• Ensure effective HR operations and consistent implementation of HR practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and HR process transformation.

3. Educational Qualification

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources from a reputed institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR / Human Resource Management / related disciplines will be preferred.

4. Experience & Industry Background

• Proven experience in senior-level Human Resources leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and transforming HR functions in complex organisational environments.
• Experience in textiles, manufacturing, or large industrial groups will be highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to strategic HR, talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, HR systems, employee relations, and organisational transformation.

5. Core Competencies & Expertise

• Strategic HR Management
• Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Performance Management Systems
• Organisational Development & Transformation
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Workforce Planning & Succession Management
• HR Policies, Systems & Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen & Strategic Decision-Making

6. Language Proficiency

• Strong communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Tamil, English and Hindi will be an added advantage.

7. Key Attributes We Value

• Strategic mindset and business-oriented approach.
• High professional integrity and ethical leadership.
• Strong people leadership and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with top management.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to building a high-performance organisation.