Company Description:

DA GROUP INDIA, founded in 1938 by Hanuman Prasad Agarwal, has evolved from a cotton manufacturer into one of India’s most respected third-generation business groups. Over the past eight decades, the group has diversified into textiles, infrastructure, child care initiatives, and impactful CSR activities that support community development. DA GROUP INDIA operates in high-growth sectors of the Indian economy, offering team members exposure to dynamic and expanding business environments.

The organization is committed to empowering youth and contributing to better livelihoods across the nation. Team members join a values-driven, growth-oriented group with a strong legacy and forward-looking vision.

Role Description:

The Head – People & Culture is a full time, on-site leadership role based in Ahmedabad, responsible for shaping and driving the organization’s people strategy across DA GROUP INDIA. This role oversees end-to-end HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. The person in this role will design and implement people-centric policies, learning and development programs, and leadership-building initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement.

Day-to-day responsibilities include partnering with business leaders on workforce planning, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture, resolving people-related issues,



and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. The role also involves leading culture-building initiatives across diverse business units, supporting change management, and championing organizational values in every aspect of the employee experience.

Qualifications:

- Candidates should possess strong experience in core HR domains such as talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
- Candidates should possess skills in organizational development, culture-building, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Candidates should possess leadership capabilities, including strategic thinking, stakeholder management, decision-making, and team development.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across levels and diverse business units.
- Candidates should possess familiarity with Indian labor laws, HR compliance requirements, and best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Candidates should possess experience in designing and driving learning and development programs, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.
- Relevant postgraduate or graduate qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience in a senior HR or People & Culture leadership role, ideally within diversified or multi-business groups, will be highly beneficial.

📌 Head – People & Culture (Ahmedabad)
🏢 DA Group India
📍 Ahmedabad