Role Summary The Head HR / CHRO will be responsible for building and institutionalizing the HR function, with a primary focus on campus recruitment and talent acquisition, while also driving HR strategy, policies, and people processes across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, particularly in managing a large blue-collar workforce and creating scalable HR frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Campus Strategy (Primary Focus)

- Design and execute a robust campus hiring strategy aligned with business growth plans
- Identify, onboard, and build long-term partnerships with target institutes and colleges
- Drive bulk hiring programs for entry-level roles across functions
- Build employer branding initiatives across campuses
- Strengthen lateral hiring processes for critical and leadership roles

2. HR Strategy & Policy Framework

- Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks
- Institutionalize HR processes to support scale and consistency
- Drive performance management, compensation structures, and employee lifecycle processes

3. Learning & Development (L&D;)

- Identify skill gaps and design training interventions across levels
- Build structured programs for blue-collar upskilling and supervisory development
- Create leadership development pipelines for future growth

4. HR Business Partnering (HRBP)





- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders
- Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and operational needs
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives

5. Blue-Collar Workforce Management

- Oversee HR practices for a workforce comprising ~700 blue-collar employees
- Ensure smooth workforce operations, attendance systems, and productivity tracking
- Address workforce challenges proactively with structured interventions

6. Labour Law & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to all statutory and labour law requirements
- Manage audits, documentation, and compliance frameworks
- Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement necessary actions

7. International Exposure

- Support HR alignment for Dubai operations through monthly travel
- Ensure consistency in HR practices across geographies

Preferred Candidate Profile

- 15+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition & Campus Hiring
- Proven experience in building HR functions / institutionalizing processes
- Strong understanding of labour laws and blue-collar workforce management
- Experience in manufacturing / industrial / metals / recycling sectors preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth, energetic environment
- Willingness to travel extensively (India + Dubai)
- No of working days per week: 6 days

📌 HR Head (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Birch Tree Consulting
📍 Navi Mumbai