Head - Human Resources - D2C

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Partner directly with CXO/Senior Leadership to understand business objectives, product lines, and operational goals; align HR strategy to support them.

- Ensure optimal manpower planning and talent management (on-role and off-role employees) to achieve business results.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and HR, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and credibility.

- Act as a cultural ambassador, reinforcing company values and supporting culture-fit assessments during recruitment.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

- Lead end-to-end HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, career development, business travel and expense management, and grievance resolution.

- Collaborate with Talent Development partners to plan and implement effective learning and development programs.

- Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention, productivity, and satisfaction.

Compliance & Governance:

- Maintain robust knowledge of statutory compliance under labor laws and HR-related regulations; ensure timely adherence at the plant level.

- Represent the organization with local authorities and administrative bodies on statutory obligations.

- Manage empaneled manpower suppliers, ensuring compliance through liaisoning and periodic audits.

Process & Performance Management:

- Define, implement, and monitor HR processes and policies, working with relevant stakeholders.

- Use technology and data analytics to automate tasks, track HR metrics, and enable proactive decision-making.

- Own HR KPIs, including joining rates, onboarding completion, performance metrics, attrition, and process compliance.

Requirements:

Experience: 8+ years in HR Business Partnering at a manufacturing plant for a multinational organization.

Education: MBA from a top-tier business school.

HR Expertise: Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, labor laws, payroll management, and manufacturing HR practices