Head Of Human Resources

About the company

One of the leading publishing organization.

Purpose

The purpose of the position is to provide strategic leadership for the company ensuring that the people strategy aligns with and supports the overall business objectives. A strategic partner who will lead and oversee the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, development, compensation, transformation and compliance).

Reporting to the UK Director of People, the position serves as a key member of the local senior leadership team, shaping culture, aligning workforce strategies with business goals, and enabling long-term organisational success.

Responsibilities

HR Leadership

• ● Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies ensuring they are aligned with the overall
• ● business objectives.
• ● Act as a key member of the local leadership team, providing HR insights and strategic
• advice on
• ● organisational design, talent management, and workforce planning.
• ● Lead the HR team, ensuring effective implementation of global HR and compliance
• policies while accommodating the specific requirements of local operations.
• ● Partner with the leadership team to support business transformation, growth, and
• provide
• ● strategic guidance to senior leadership on human capital agenda.
• Talent, Culture & Organisation Development
• ● Strategize, envision and drive initiatives around talent acquisition, skill development, performance and retention.
• ● Design and oversee comprehensive end-to-end talent acquisition strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent for roles in; sales, editorial, marketing, finance, IT etc.
• ● Design and implement tailored talent development programs, including specialized training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities to meet the distinct needs of various businesses.
• ● Build and maintain a high-performance work culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and employee well-being.
• ● Implement employee engagement programs and act on feedback from surveys and performance reviews.
• Culture Integration & Change Management
• ● Champion the company values and culture, promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration across diverse business lines.
• ● Lead culture and change management initiatives in line with the companys Global requirements, facilitating smooth transitions and ensuring stakeholder buy-in during organizational changes.

Compensation & Benefits

Oversee the annual salary review process, performance appraisal systems, and industry-specific incentive programs.

HR Operations

• ● Oversee HR operations, including payroll, HRIS, and employee data management, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• ● Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for optimizing HR strategies, considering the unique requirements of each industry sector.
• ● Develop and deploy a strong analytics framework for faster decision making on people matters.
• Employee Relations and Compliance
• ● Ensure compliance with Global policies. Adherence with local country labour laws and employment regulations, keeping abreast of changes and advising the business on legal requirements across diverse industries.
• ● Manage HR legal and ethical standards, complex employee relations issues, including conflict
• ● resolution and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness across all business units.
• Qualification and Experience
• ● Masters degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• ● Min. 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 10 years in a senior HR
• leadership role in India. Experience within publishing or creative industries would be
• advantageous.
• ● In-depth knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices across multiple sectors.
• ● Proven experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and employee relations
• ● Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across
• diverse business units. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Skills & Qualities
• ● Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• ● Strong interpersonal and networking skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with
• and influence stakeholders, internal & external, across the scope of the role.
• ● Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws, compliance, and industrial relations.
• ● Decision Making, Coaching and Mentoring skills.
• ● Ability to deal with confidential or sensitive information in a discrete and professional
• manner.