Description:

Position: Head Human Resources

Experience: 8+ Years

Industry: Semiconductor / VLSI

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Head with strong exposure to the Semiconductor and VLSI domain. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end HR operations and partner closely with leadership to drive organizational growth, technical talent acquisition, and people excellence in a fast-paced engineering-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR & Leadership:

- Act as a strategic HR partner to senior management and leadership teams

- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals

- Build scalable HR processes suitable for a growing Semiconductor/VLSI organization

- Establish and promote a strong organizational culture and employer brand

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:

- Lead complete recruitment lifecycle for technical and non-technical roles

- Drive hiring for niche roles in VLSI Design, Verification, Physical Design, DFT, Analog/Mixed Signal, Embedded, etc.

- Manage internal recruiters, external recruiters, and staffing vendors

- Forecast manpower requirements and optimize hiring timelines and costs

Learning & Development (L&D):

- Design and implement technical and behavioral training programs

- Collaborate with business leaders to identify skill gaps in advanced semiconductor technologies

- Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee upskilling initiatives

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, payroll coordination, attendance, leave management, and exits

- Ensure statutory and labor law compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, etc.)

- Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and SOPs

Performance & Employee Engagement:

- Drive performance management systems (OKRs/KPIs/Appraisals)

- Handle employee relations, grievance management, and disciplinary actions

- Implement engagement initiatives to improve retention and workplace satisfaction

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

- Manage HR vendors related to recruitment, payroll, training, compliance, and benefits

- Negotiate contracts and ensure service quality and cost optimization

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- MBA / MSW in Human Resources or equivalent qualification

- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with mandatory experience in Semiconductor / VLSI industry

- Strong understanding of technical roles and industry hiring challenges

- Hands-on expertise across all HR functions (Operations, Recruitment, L&D, ER, Compliance)

- Proven experience managing teams and external vendors

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

- Strategic thinking with operational execution mindset

- Deep understanding of Indian labor laws

- Experience working in startup, product-based, or R&D-driven environments preferred