Head – Human Resources (Corporate)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Head – Human Resources (Corporate) will serve as the senior-most HR leader within a leading engineering and manufacturing organization. The role is responsible for overseeing the entire corporate HR function for the white-collar workforce, working closely with promoters and business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the company's growth and expansion initiatives. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in talent acquisition, leadership development, policy formulation, and employee engagement, ensuring HR excellence across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with promoters and business leaders to develop and execute people strategy and key HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the corporate HR function for the white-collar workforce, ensuring effective HR operations and compliance.
• Drive leadership hiring and critical talent acquisition to support organizational growth.
• Build and implement Learning & Development programs and capability-building initiatives to enhance employee skills and leadership pipeline.
• Oversee performance management and appraisal processes to foster a high-performance culture.
• Formulate, review, and implement HR policies, processes, and frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Mentor and guide the HR team across corporate and manufacturing locations, fostering a collaborative HR environment.
• Support HR requirements for upcoming greenfield projects and expansion initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement and retention programs to build a motivated and committed workforce.
• Regularly travel to manufacturing locations across West Bengal and other plant sites to work closely with plant HR teams and support HR operations.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of overall HR experience, with a significant portion in manufacturing or engineering industries.
• Proven expertise in HR Business Partnering (HRBP), Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Performance Management.
• Experience in HR policy formulation and process implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with promoters and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a promoter-driven organization.
• Educational qualification: Graduate or postgraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in greenfield projects and organizational expansion.
• Ability to manage multi-location HR operations.
• Proficiency in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in change management and organizational development.

Experience

• 10–20 years of relevant HR experience, with a focus on manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Prior experience working with senior leadership and promoters.
• Experience in leadership hiring, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Environment

• The role is based in Kolkata with frequent travel across manufacturing locations in West Bengal and occasional travel to other plant sites.
• The work environment involves collaboration with corporate HR teams and plant HR teams.
• The position requires adaptability to a high-growth, expanding organization undergoing multiple greenfield projects.

Salary

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GrowthOpportunities

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Benefits

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