Head - Human Resources - Process Industry

Role Summary

Role: Head HR (Process Industry)

Experience: 20-30 years

Location: Capital city of Telangana

JD: As below

Job Title: Head HR (Process Industry)

Role Overview:

The Head HR will lead the complete Human Resources and Industrial Relations (IR) function for a large process industry, overseeing multi-unit, multi-location, and multi-union environments. This role requires a senior HR strategist with strong IR capabilities and proven experience in driving culture, productivity, compliance, and organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Leadership:

- Formulate and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Partner with CXOs and functional leaders to build a high-performance culture.

- Lead workforce planning, succession planning and organisation capability development.

2. Talent Management & Organisation Development:

- Lead talent acquisition, leadership development, and performance management cycles.

- Oversee learning initiatives to boost capability and productivity.

- Drive DEI initiatives across units and locations.

3. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations:

- Manage multi-union negotiations and maintain harmonious industrial relations across units.

- Develop proactive IR frameworks to prevent disputes and maintain stability.

- Ensure adherence to labour laws and statutory compliance across all locations.

4. HR Operations & Compliance:

- Oversee compensation and benefits strategy for attracting and retaining talent.

- Ensure HR policies are aligned with legal frameworks and industry best practices.

- Leverage HR analytics for data-driven decision-making.

5. Culture, Transformation & Change Management:

- Drive cultural transformation aligned to organisational values.

- Lead HR digitalisation and process improvement initiatives.

- Manage large-scale change programs across multi-location environments.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong expertise in both Industrial Relations and Strategic HR.

- Experience in multi-union, multi-location, multi-unit environments.

- Strong business acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- Proven leadership and communication excellence.

Special Requirements:

- Experience in large-scale process/manufacturing industries preferred.

- Strong background managing large unionised workforces.