Role & responsibilities

The Head of Human Resources is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of human resources and office administration for the company's operations in India. This is a critical role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, creating a positive and productive work environment, and overseeing the efficient and effective functioning of the offices.

Strategic Focus

- Ensure alignment of HR strategies and actions with business plan
- Coach to a country manager and the leadership team
- Lead transparent employee communications

Culture and Employee Experience

- Design programs to embed 3As values and culture
- Design a differentiated employee experience programs to enhance employee engagement
- Functional organizational design reviews and associated change management
- Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and termination processes

Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development and Succession Planning

- Develop initiatives to drive employer branding
- Responsible for talent sourcing strategies and the development of talent pools
- Lead the recruitment and selection process for all positions in India, and partner with the Head of HR for all the expatriate hiring from India to other countries.
- Develop effective orientation program for all new hires
- Own the talent review process and implement succession plan for critical roles and leadership team
- Lead performance management programs, including goal setting, feedback, and coaching

Compensation & Benefits

- Oversee all rewards related programs for the country, lead the country rewards annual headcount planning, annual performance & merit and bonus process
- Lead job evaluation and benefits reviews, design of wellbeing strategies
- Package design for new hires and internal promotions in line with the company guidelines.

Learning and Development





- Develop and implement team effectiveness strategies for functional teams
- Develop leadership learning programs to enhance mid-level management skills
- Encourage employee individual development plans
- Oversee the development and implementation of training and development programs for all employees.

Regulatory and Compliance

- Remain updated on all people related regulatory changes related to the employment law
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulatory requirements
- Lead audit management efforts, including preparation of responses to external audits

Team Leadership

- Provide overall leadership and development to the HR team
- Oversee all HR activities including annual budgeting, cost management
- Country cross functional projects or possibly group HR projects as necessary

- Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

- Minimum of 12-18 years of progressive HR experience, including a minimum of 8 years in a senior HR leadership role preferably in a multinational company with operations.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing HR strategies and policies.
- Strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations.
- Sound knowledge of OD and Talent Management.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and improve people manager capability.

Experience in employee mediation and issue resolution.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to be adaptable and deal with ambiguity.
- Comfortable challenging the norm with the stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in managing office administration functions.
- Experience in a dynamic and diverse culture working environment with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of HR technology and systems.

Experience in managing a diverse workforce.

📌 Head Human Resources - India (Mumbai)
🏢 Eshana HR Consultants
📍 Mumbai