Role Summary:

The Head - HR will be responsible for building and institutionalizing the HR function, with a primary focus on campus recruitment and talent acquisition, while also driving HR strategy, policies, and people processes across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, particularly in managing a large blue-collar workforce and creating scalable HR frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Campus Strategy:

- Design and execute a robust campus hiring strategy aligned with business growth plans.

- Identify, onboard, and build long-term partnerships with target institutes and colleges.

- Drive bulk hiring programs for entry-level roles across functions.

- Build employer branding initiatives across campuses.

- Strengthen lateral hiring processes for critical and leadership roles.

2. HR Strategy & Policy Framework:

- Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

- Institutionalize HR processes to support scale and consistency.

- Drive performance management, compensation structures, and employee lifecycle processes.

3. Learning & Development:

- Identify skill gaps and design training interventions across levels.

- Build structured programs for blue-collar upskilling and supervisory development.

- Create leadership development pipelines for future growth.

4. HR Business Partnering:

- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders.

- Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and operational needs.

- Drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives.

5. Blue-Collar Workforce Management:

- Oversee HR practices for a workforce comprising approximately 700 blue-collar employees.

- Ensure smooth workforce operations, attendance systems, and productivity tracking.

- Address workforce challenges proactively with structured interventions.

6. Labour Law & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to all statutory and labour law requirements.

- Manage audits, documentation, and compliance frameworks.

- Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement necessary actions.

7. International Exposure:

- Support HR alignment for Dubai operations through monthly travel.

- Ensure consistency in HR practices across geographies.

Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition & Campus Hiring.

- Proven experience in building HR functions or institutionalizing processes.

- Strong understanding of labour laws and blue-collar workforce management.

- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, metals, or recycling sectors preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment.

- Willingness to travel extensively (India and Dubai).

- Working days: 6 days per week.