Vertical Head - Human Resource - Retail/Omnichannel

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading Omnichannel player , specializing in providing a wide range of consumer goods and services through its online platform. With a significant presence across India, they connect millions of consumers with thousands of sellers, facilitating seamless transactions and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Role Overview:

The Vertical Head - HR role is a critical leadership position responsible for developing and executing the HR strategy for a specific business vertical within the organization. This role partners closely with the business leadership to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into effective HR initiatives.

The Vertical HR Head will lead a team of HR professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services. The impact of this role is significant, as it directly contributes to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the business objectives of the assigned vertical, ensuring effective talent management and organizational development.

- Partner with business leaders to understand their needs and provide strategic HR guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.

- Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to enhance their skills and capabilities.

- Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring the attraction and selection of high-caliber candidates who align with the company's culture and values.

- Design and implement leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders within the vertical.

- Drive performance management initiatives, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning, to enhance employee performance and productivity.

- Manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company's overall compensation philosophy.

- Lead organization development and change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks and maintaining a positive employee relations environment.

- Utilize HR analytics to track key HR metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve HR effectiveness.

- Manage HR budgets effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and aligned with business priorities.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.

- Proven expertise in talent management, including talent acquisition, leadership development, and performance management.

- Strong understanding of compensation and benefits principles and practices.

- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop HR professionals.

- Should have exposure of working in Omnichannel/ retail/ Ecommerce domain.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

- Ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.

- Deep understanding of labor laws and regulations.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in organization development and change management.

- Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field from a premium institute.