Chief Human Resources Officer - Manufacturing - TISS/XLRI/IIM/SCMHRD/MDI

Confidential Role: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Manufacturing Industry Location: Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore Corporate Office Role About the Opportunity: We are managing multiple mandates with different client partners in the manufacturing sector. For this confidential role, we are seeking a seasoned HR leader who has already served as CHRO or held equivalent leadership positions in larger organizations. This mandate is highly strategic; the selected candidate will report directly to the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing organization. Confidential Role: We will get in touch with only the most relevant profiles. Key Responsibilities: - Lead HR across Organization Development (OD), Talent Management (TM), Learning & Development (L&D), HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations & Labour Relations (ERLR), HR Operations, and Employee Services. - Establish and manage Centers of Excellence in Talent Acquisition, Organization Development & Effectiveness, and Employer Services. - Partner with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals. - Drive cultural transformation and build a high performance organization. - Ensure compliance with labour laws, HR policies, and industry best practices. Qualifications: - MBA in Human Resource Management from a premier institution such as TISS, XLRI, IIMs, SCMHRD, or MDI, or a full time regular MBA from other reputed colleges. - 13 - 25 years of HR experience, with significant exposure to the manufacturing industry. - Must have prior experience as CHRO or Corporate HR Head in a large organization. Key Skills & Competencies: 1. Strategic HR Leadership: - Define and execute HR strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring HR contributes directly to organizational growth and competitiveness. 2. Organization Development: - Drive structural improvements, change management, and culture building initiatives to strengthen organizational effectiveness. 3. Talent Management: - Oversee succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies to build a strong talent pipeline. 4. Learning & Development: - Establish training frameworks, capability building programs, and continuous learning culture across the organization. 5. HR Business Partnering: - Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning HR practices with business needs and supporting decision-making. 6. Employee Relations & Labour Relations: - Ensure harmonious workplace relations, compliance with labour laws, and proactive resolution of disputes. 7. HR Operations & Services: - Streamline HR processes, payroll, benefits, and employee services to deliver efficiency and employee satisfaction. 8. Centers of Excellence: - Lead specialized HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, OD & OE, and Employer Services to drive best practices. 9. Performance Management Systems: - Implement and monitor PMS frameworks to ensure accountability, productivity, and recognition of high performers. 10. Compliance & Policy Governance: - Maintain strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies, and ensure adherence across all units. Compensation: - CTC: Attractive package up to 1.5 Cr per annum, depending on current CTC.