Role Overview
The Group HR Head will serve as the principal architect of the organization’s people strategy working closely with promoters the board and CXO leadership. The role demands a deep understanding of business dynamics culture building leadership capability and workforce transformation across multiple business units.
This position is not transactional. It is designed for a senior HR leader who can influence strategy enable growth and build long-term organizational resilience.
Strategic Objectives of the Role
Position HR as a core business enabler across the group
Build a strong leadership pipeline aligned with succession and growth plans
Institutionalize culture governance and performance discipline
Enable scalable people systems that support diversification and expansion
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Governance
Design and execute a group-level HR strategy aligned with short-term performance and long-term business vision
Establish governance frameworks for HR policies compliance and decision-making across entities
Ensure consistency while allowing flexibility for business-specific talent needs
2. Leadership & Talent Management
Lead leadership hiring for senior and critical roles across business units
Build succession plans for CXO and leadership positions
Drive robust talent reviews leadership assessments and capability development initiatives
3. Compensation Performance & Rewards
Define compensation philosophy incentive structures and long-term reward mechanisms
Oversee performance management frameworks that drive accountability and results
Ensure internal equity market competitiveness and cost discipline
4. Culture Engagement & DEI
Lead culture transformation initiatives aligned with organizational values and growth stage
Champion diversity equity and inclusion across levels and locations
Drive employee engagement communication and change management programs
5. Advisory to Promoters & CXOs
Act as a trusted advisor to promoters and senior leadership on organization design leadership effectiveness and people risks
Support strategic decisions such as restructuring M&A integration or new business setups from a people lens
6. HR Systems & Process Excellence
Strengthen HR systems data and analytics to support informed decision-making
Improve process efficiency across recruitment performance learning and employee lifecycle
Build a strong HR leadership team with clear accountability and capability depth
Ideal Candidate Profile
MBA in Human Resources from a reputed institution
15 years of progressive HR leadership experience
Exposure to diversified conglomerates manufacturing-led organizations or complex multi-entity environments
Proven experience working closely with promoters boards and senior leadership
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance people priorities and commercial outcomes
Key Competencies Required
Strategic thinking with execution discipline
High credibility with senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of leadership dynamics and organizational behavior
Ability to manage complexity ambiguity and scale
Mature balanced and people-centric leadership style
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to shaping the organization’s future leadership culture and capability. It offers the opportunity to build institutional strength not just HR processes.
Role OverviewThe Group HR Head will serve as the principal architect of the organization’s people strategy working closely with promoters the board and CXO leadership. The role demands a deep understanding of business dynamics culture building leadership capability and workforce transformation acros...
Role Overview
The Group HR Head will serve as the principal architect of the organization’s people strategy working closely with promoters the board and CXO leadership. The role demands a deep understanding of business dynamics culture building leadership capability and workforce transformation across multiple business units.
This position is not transactional. It is designed for a senior HR leader who can influence strategy enable growth and build long-term organizational resilience.
Strategic Objectives of the Role
Position HR as a core business enabler across the group
Build a strong leadership pipeline aligned with succession and growth plans
Institutionalize culture governance and performance discipline
Enable scalable people systems that support diversification and expansion
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Governance
Design and execute a group-level HR strategy aligned with short-term performance and long-term business vision
Establish governance frameworks for HR policies compliance and decision-making across entities
Ensure consistency while allowing flexibility for business-specific talent needs
2. Leadership & Talent Management
Lead leadership hiring for senior and critical roles across business units
Build succession plans for CXO and leadership positions
Drive robust talent reviews leadership assessments and capability development initiatives
3. Compensation Performance & Rewards
Define compensation philosophy incentive structures and long-term reward mechanisms
Oversee performance management frameworks that drive accountability and results
Ensure internal equity market competitiveness and cost discipline
4. Culture Engagement & DEI
Lead culture transformation initiatives aligned with organizational values and growth stage
Champion diversity equity and inclusion across levels and locations
Drive employee engagement communication and change management programs
5. Advisory to Promoters & CXOs
Act as a trusted advisor to promoters and senior leadership on organization design leadership effectiveness and people risks
Support strategic decisions such as restructuring M&A integration or new business setups from a people lens
6. HR Systems & Process Excellence
Strengthen HR systems data and analytics to support informed decision-making
Improve process efficiency across recruitment performance learning and employee lifecycle
Build a strong HR leadership team with clear accountability and capability depth
Ideal Candidate Profile
MBA in Human Resources from a reputed institution
15 years of progressive HR leadership experience
Exposure to diversified conglomerates manufacturing-led organizations or complex multi-entity environments
Proven experience working closely with promoters boards and senior leadership
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance people priorities and commercial outcomes
Key Competencies Required
Strategic thinking with execution discipline
High credibility with senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of leadership dynamics and organizational behavior
Ability to manage complexity ambiguity and scale
Mature balanced and people-centric leadership style
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to shaping the organization’s future leadership culture and capability. It offers the opportunity to build institutional strength not just HR processes.
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