Position: Chief People Officer (CHRO) – Group HR

Location: Chennai

About the Role

We are seeking a highly
accomplished and strategic HR leader to join our client’s organization as the
Chief Human Resources Officer. The incumbent will lead the Human Resources
function across the Group and its subsidiaries, driving people strategy,
organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, leadership development,
workforce productivity, culture transformation, and HR governance.

The ideal candidate will be a
seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in large, professionally
managed and listed organizations, preferably from Business Services,
Hospitality, Healthcare Services, Logistics, Security Services, Retail,
Telecom, Aviation, or other manpower-intensive service industries.

This role requires a dynamic
leader who understands the complexities of managing large and geographically
dispersed workforces while partnering closely with the Board, CEO, MD, and
business leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute the Group's people strategy
  aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
  
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board, MD, CEO, and
  business leaders on all people-related matters.
  
• Lead HR transformation initiatives, organization
  restructuring, workforce optimization, and change management programs.
  
• Build a high-performance culture across all group
  entities.
  

Talent Acquisition &
Workforce Planning

• Drive end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for
  corporate, leadership, and frontline workforce requirements.
  
• Develop robust hiring frameworks to support rapid
  business growth across multiple locations.
  
• Establish strong employer branding initiatives and
  recruitment excellence practices.
  
• Lead workforce planning and manpower budgeting
  across group companies.
  

Leadership Hiring &
Succession Planning

• Design and implement succession planning frameworks
  for critical leadership positions.
  
• Identify and develop future leaders through
  structured talent review processes.
  
• Drive executive hiring and leadership assessment
  programs.
  

HR Operations & Governance

• Oversee all HR functions including Talent
  Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Compensation &
  Benefits, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and HR
  Compliance.
  
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory
  regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
  
• Establish and monitor HR policies, systems,
  controls, and best practices across subsidiaries.
  

Employee Relations &
Workforce Management

• Lead employee engagement, retention, productivity,
  and workforce stabilization initiatives.
  
• Manage large employee populations across multiple
  business units and locations.
  
• Drive harmonious industrial and employee relations
  across the organization.
  

Compensation & Rewards

• Design competitive compensation, benefits, and
  reward frameworks.
  
• Benchmark compensation structures against industry
  standards and market trends.
  
• Drive performance-linked reward and recognition
  programs.
  

HR Analytics & Digital
Transformation

• Leverage HR analytics and data-driven
  decision-making to improve workforce effectiveness.
  
• Drive digitization and automation of HR processes
  and systems.
  
• Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor
  organizational health and productivity.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed
  institution.
  
• 20+ years of progressive HR experience with at
  least 8-10 years in senior leadership roles.
  
• Prior experience as CHRO, Group HR Head, Chief
  People Officer, EVP-HR, or equivalent leadership position.
  
• Proven experience managing large employee
  populations (5,000+ employees preferred).
  
• Demonstrated success in leading large HR teams
  across multiple locations.
  
• Strong expertise in Talent Acquisition and
  workforce planning.
  
• Experience working in listed companies and
  professionally managed corporate environments.
  
• Excellent understanding of labour laws, industrial
  relations, compensation strategy, and organizational development.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and board-level
  presentation skills.