Assistant Vice President - Human Resources - Agro Chemicals

Job Description: Assistant Vice President - Human Resources

Exp range: 20 - 25 Yrs

Location: Hyderabad

Industry: Agro Chemicals - Crop Protection (CPC)

Reporting to: Business Head (CPC)

Role Summary:

The Assistant Vice President - HR will lead the human resources and industrial relations functions for the crop protection Business, ensuring strategic HR alignment with business objectives. The role demands a seasoned HR leader with expertise in talent management, industrial relations, organizational development, and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the CPC Division's business goals.

- Partner with business leaders to drive a high-performance culture.

- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.

Talent Management & Organizational Development:

- Drive talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement.

- Oversee training programs to enhance skills and productivity.

- Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations:

- Manage union relationships and negotiations to ensure industrial harmony.

- Develop proactive IR strategies to minimize labor disputes.

- Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.

Large-Scale Business Leadership:

- Lead enterprise-wide HR strategy for a 3,000+ workforce across multiple locations.

- Act as strategic partner to CEO - Business Head, driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

- Design scalable organization structures and workforce plans aligned to business expansion.

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Oversee compensation & benefits strategy to attract and retain talent.

- Ensure HR policies are compliant with legal and regulatory frameworks.

- Leverage HR analytics for data-driven decision-making.

Culture & Change Management:

- Drive cultural transformation initiatives to align with company's values.

- Lead change management programs to support business growth.

- Champion digital HR transformation to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational: MBA - PGDM in HR from a reputed institute

Experience: 20 - 25 years of HR experience with exposure to Agro Chemicals - Specialty Chemicals

Skills: Strong expertise in industrial relations, talent management, and HR strategy.

Competencies: Business acumen, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management.