Head of Human Resources

The Company is seeking a Group Head HR for its Corporate HR function. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing the centralized HR function, establishing consistent HR processes, policies, and governance across multiple locations, and ensuring alignment with business and people priorities. This leadership role demands a professional with a strong background in the steel or metals industry, particularly in a corporate HR setup, and experience in managing HR for a workforce of 1000 or more employees. Key responsibilities include corporate HR governance, HR operations, manpower planning, talent management, performance management, organization development, and capability building. The role also requires expertise in compensation, rewards, and performance reviews, as well as senior-level negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate for this role at the company should have a minimum of 12-15 years' of progressive HR experience, an MBA or PGDM in HR or an equivalent qualification, and a proven track record in all aspects of HR, including PMS, talent management, OD, training, and HR governance. Hands-on experience with HR technology, HRMS, and digital HR tools is essential. The role is not limited to industrial relations but encompasses a broad range of serious HR functions. The candidate should be adept at dealing with senior leadership, business leaders, and plant heads, and be capable of driving organization-wide HR initiatives with a strong business focus. The position is pivotal in leading the HR function to support the company's growth and business objectives, and the candidate is expected to have a strong professional network and a technology-oriented approach to HR.