Experience: 20–25 years
Industry: Defense / Aerospace / Strategic Manufacturing
Education: MBA/PGDM in HR from a top-tier B-school (IIMs, XLRI, TISS, FMS, MDI, or equivalent)
Location: Pune
Reporting To: CEO / Board
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned HR leader to head Human Resources for our group of companies operating in the defense and aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have deep functional expertise combined with strong domain exposure to the defense/aerospace ecosystem, including its regulatory, security, and talent nuances.
Key Responsibilities
Design and drive the group-level HR strategy aligned with business and growth objectives
Lead talent acquisition for specialized engineering, technical, and leadership roles unique to defense/aerospace manufacturing
Build and scale HR systems across multiple business units/plants (compensation, performance management, HRIS, succession planning)
Drive organization design, workforce planning, and manpower budgeting for high-security, compliance-heavy environments
Manage employee relations, industrial relations,
and statutory compliance (Factories Act, Defence procurement-linked labor norms, etc.)
Partner with leadership on culture building, leadership development, and succession planning
Oversee security clearance-linked hiring processes and liaise with government/defense bodies as required
Lead C&B; strategy, HR policy formulation, and talent retention programs for a niche technical workforce
Champion diversity, employee engagement, and organizational change management initiatives
Candidate Requirements
MBA/PGDM in HR from a premier institute (IIM/XLRI/TISS/FMS or equivalent top-tier school) — mandatory
18–22 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a significant portion in the defense, aerospace, or allied strategic manufacturing sector
Proven experience managing HR for a group of companies / multi-location manufacturing setup
Robust understanding of labor laws, compliance frameworks, and s
📌 Head of Human Resources (India)
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