Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - India & Middle East

Description:

HR Codes Consulting is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the people function across our operations in India and the Middle East (ME), supporting a projected headcount of approximately 850 employees. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving organizational excellence, people strategy, and cultural harmony, aligning with our mission to blend strategic insight with cutting-edge technology.

Role Details:

Attribute Detail

Experience Range 15 - 25 years

Base Location Bangalore, India

Geographic Scope India and Middle East (ME)

Headcount Scope ~850 employees

Educational Preference Preferably from a Top B-School

Background Preference IT Service, IT, Technology, E-commerce, or Consulting background

Pace Preference Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, startup pace environment

Key Responsibilities:

As the CHRO for India & ME, you will be a strategic partner, driving the following core areas:

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Design

- Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy for the India and ME regions that aligns with HR Codes' global business objectives and commitment to unlocking human potential.

- Lead Organizational Structuring and Banding , and Job Architecture Design to ensure the organization is agile, scalable, and future-ready.

- Partner with leadership to drive HR Transformation & Change Management across the entire employee lifecycle.

2. Talent Acquisition & Management

- Oversee Leadership & Executive Hiring strategy to attract high-quality executive talent quickly and precisely.

- Develop and implement innovative Talent Assessment & Learning Programs to build a stronger workforce.

- Drive robust Performance Management & Appraisals processes that foster a high-performance culture.

3. Compensation & Rewards

- Design and manage competitive total rewards packages, utilizing Compensation Benchmarking & Design expertise to ensure both internal equity and market alignment.

- Deep expertise in total rewards, analytics, and people strategy is essential.

4. HR Operations & Technology

- Lead the implementation and management of HR Technology Turnkey Solutions to ensure a seamless HR tech ecosystem and maximize efficiency.

- Establish and utilize People Analytics Frameworks to guide data-driven decision-making and measure outcomes.

5. Culture, M&A, and Compliance

- Champion HR Codes' belief that organizations thrive when human and digital capabilities work in harmony.

- Drive People and Culture M&A (Merger & Acquisition) activities as the company scales.

- Ensure full compliance with all local labor laws and regulations across the India and ME regions.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess:

- 15-25 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant tenure in a leadership role overseeing multiple geographies, particularly India and the Middle East.

- Experience in the IT Service, Technology, E-commerce, or Consulting industries, demonstrating a proven track record in digital transformation and HR technology integration.

- A Masters degree from a Top B-School is highly desirable.

- Demonstrated ability to operate successfully at a startup pace, driving rapid, scalable growth with flexible consulting models.

- Exceptional collaboration skills, working closely with cross-functional teams at every level to drive innovation.

- A global mindset with local execution capability.