Innorenovate is looking to hire a Chief Human Resource Officer for one of its clients into manufacturing of Heavy Machinery for Railways.

Overview:

As CHRO, you will lead and own the entire Human Resources function of MV Electrosystems Ltd., aligning people strategy with business goals. You will build, drive and oversee all HR initiatives - from talent acquisition and retention, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning & development, to employee engagement and organizational culture.

You will act as a trusted business partner to the executive leadership, advising on HR matters, enabling workforce planning, and shaping a high-performance, compliant, inclusive and growth-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement the overall HR strategy aligned with MV Electrosystems' business objectives, growth plans, and organizational vision.

- Lead, manage, and mentor the entire HR team - providing leadership, coaching, and building a high-performing HR department.

- Oversee complete Talent Management lifecycle: end-to-end recruitment and selection, onboarding, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, retention strategies.

- Design, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and processes (SOPs), ensuring consistency, compliance with applicable labour laws/regulations, and alignment with company values.

- Manage compensation, benefits and reward programs, aligning them with market standards and internal fairness to attract and retain talent.

- Lead Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives: training programs, skill development, career-pathing, performance appraisal frameworks.

- Champion organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, employee welfare, workplace safety and a positive work environment.

- Provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership / board on people-related matters including workforce planning, organizational development, change management, succession planning.

- Develop and maintain HR data analytics, metrics & dashboards to track HR KPIs (attrition, hiring rate, employee engagement, performance metrics), and use insights to drive improvements.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, labour regulations, statutory requirements and maintain proper HR documentation.

- Manage HR budget and resources to ensure efficient allocation, cost management and effective HR operations.

Required Skills and Qualification:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field. Master's degree (MBA/MA in HR) or relevant advanced qualification preferred.

- Proven experience (ideally 20+ years) in senior HR leadership roles - CHRO / HR Director / VP-HR / equivalent in a manufacturing/engineering or heavy-industry / industrial environment.

- Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, regulations and compliance requirements relevant for manufacturing/factory operations.

- Demonstrated success in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, L&D and organizational development.

- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills - ability to influence and partner with senior management.

- Data-driven mindset: ability to work with HR metrics, analytics, HRIS/ATS systems and use data for decision-making / continuous improvement.

- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills.

- High ethical standards, integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters.

- Adaptability and flexibility to grow with a dynamic, manufacturing-oriented business and evolving workforce needs.