Job Title: Vice President - Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Managing Director.

Work Locations: Shamirpet & Cherlapally - Hyderabad

Role Overview:

The Vice President - Human Resources will lead the organization's entire HR function and drive strategic people initiatives across multiple locations. This role requires a seasoned HR leader who can strengthen HR systems, build a high-performance culture, improve employee experience, and support the company's growth through robust talent and organizational strategies. The role manages a team of 15 HR professionals across HR operations, talent acquisition, L&D, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy & Leadership:

- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals and the long-term vision of the MD & Chairman.

- Lead a diverse HR team and ensure process excellence, compliance, and capability building across all HR verticals.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

- Oversee end to end recruitment strategy for blue collar, staff, and leadership roles.

- Ensure timely hiring through a strong pipeline, talent branding, and data-driven recruitment methods.

- Facilitate annual manpower budgeting and workforce optimization for all business units.

3. Learning & Development:

- Build and execute a comprehensive L&D framework covering technical, behavioural, and leadership training.

4. Culture Building & Employee Engagement:

- Strengthen organizational culture through values-based programs and leadership alignment.

- Lead employee engagement initiatives, communication programs, and feedback mechanisms (surveys, R&R, etc.).

- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

5. Industrial Relations & Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure 100% compliance with all labour laws, statutory requirements, and audits across all locations.

6. HR Operations & Audits:

- Oversee payroll, HR operations, onboarding, exit processes, HR documentation, and policy governance.

- Lead internal and external HR audits, closure of observations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

7. HR Metrics & Reporting:

- Build and monitor HR KPIs-attrition, productivity, manpower cost, engagement score, and recruiting efficiency.

- Prepare periodic HR dashboards and strategic inputs for the MD.

Qualifications & Experience:

- MBA / Master's degree in Human Resources or related field.

- 15+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-location operations preferred.

- Strong expertise in IR, recruitment, HR automation, and culture building.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strategic HR Leadership

- Industrial Relations & Compliance

- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Digital HR Transformation

- Organizational Development & Culture

- Employee Engagement & Communication

- Analytical Thinking & HR Metrics

- Excellent People Management (team of ~15)

- Work Environment

This role is based across:

- Shameerpet, Hyderabad

- Cherlapally Unit

Regular travel between locations is required.