Head - Human Resources - FMCG/Retail

Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic HR Leadership: - Define and execute HR strategy aligned with business goals and expansion plans. - Partner with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and transformation. - Strengthen HR frameworks across corporate, retail, and sales functions. 2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: - Lead hiring strategy for retail/QSR operations, sales & distribution teams, and corporate leadership. - Build scalable models for high-volume frontline hiring. - Drive employer branding in FMCG, retail, and QSR segments. 3. Performance & Talent Management: - Design and implement performance management frameworks across levels. - Build succession planning and leadership development programs. - Identify and nurture high-potential talent. 4. Learning & Capability Building: - Drive capability development for retail, sales, and corporate teams. - Establish structured L&D frameworks and training programs. 5. Employee Engagement & Culture: - Strengthen a performance-driven and customer-centric culture. - Drive engagement and retention initiatives, especially for frontline workforce. - Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee experience initiatives. 6. Compensation & Benefits: - Design competitive compensation structures. - Implement sales incentive and retail performance-linked reward programs. - Ensure internal parity and market competitiveness. 7. HR Operations & Digitization: - Oversee HR operations including HRIS, payroll governance, and employee lifecycle. - Drive HR digitization and automation initiatives. - Leverage HR analytics for data-driven decision-making. 8. Business Expansion & Transformation: - Support expansion into new retail formats and markets. - Drive HR readiness for scaling operations across regions. - Lead change management initiatives across business units. Key Requirements: - MBA / PGDM in Human Resources. - 12+ years of HR experience. - Strong exposure to FMCG / Retail / QSR / Consumer Business. - Proven experience managing multi-location retail workforce. - Strong experience in talent management, engagement, and large-scale hiring.