Chief Human Resource Officer

The CHRO will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the overall people strategy aligned with the organization's business goals. This role will lead the transformation of the HR function into a strategic business partner, enabling growth, building a high-performance culture, and strengthening organizational capability in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Leadership:

- Develop and execute the overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans

- Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and culture

- Drive HR transformation initiatives to support scale, agility, and operational excellence

2. Talent Management & Leadership Development:

- Build a robust talent pipeline across functions including sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing

- Design and implement leadership development and succession planning frameworks

- Strengthen employer branding to attract top talent in a competitive FMCG landscape

3. Organizational Design & Culture:

- Lead organization structuring and capability building initiatives

- Foster a high-performance, meritocratic, and inclusive culture

- Drive employee engagement and retention strategies across corporate and frontline workforce

4. Performance & Rewards:

- Design and implement performance management systems aligned with business outcomes

- Lead compensation & benefits strategy ensuring competitiveness and internal equity

- Drive variable pay, incentives, and sales performance structures

5. HR Operations & Governance:

- Oversee HR operations including HRMS, payroll, compliance, and policies

- Ensure adherence to labor laws and statutory compliance across locations

- Leverage HR analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making

6. Change Management & Transformation:

- Lead change management initiatives during business expansion, restructuring, or M&A

- Build organizational readiness for digital transformation and new ways of working

Candidate Profile:

- Experience: 15-22 years in HR, with significant experience in FMCG / consumer sector

- Proven track record in leading HR at a leadership level (HR Head / CHRO / HR Director)

- Strong exposure to both corporate and frontline workforce (sales/distribution/manufacturing)

- Experience in high-growth or transformation environments preferred