AVP-Human Resources

Role Purpose

To lead and drive the organization's Human Resources functions by developing people strategies, fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring statutory compliance, enabling business growth through effective talent management and promoting employee wellbeing, engagement, safety and organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Human Resource Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Establish HR policies, systems and processes that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Lead HR transformation, digitization and process improvement initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with Cluster Heads & Property Managers to identify manpower requirements.
• Lead recruitment strategies for executive and non-executive positions.
• Build talent pipelines to meet current and future workforce demands.
• Ensure effective onboarding and induction programs for new employees.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Design and administer performance management systems.
• Drive goal setting, annual appraisals, calibration, promotions and career progression frameworks.
• Establish learning, training and capability-building initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Employee Relations

• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance work culture.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee payroll, compensation structures, benefits administration and annual salary review processes for Non-Executives
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in employee records and HR operations.
• Monitor workforce costs and HR budgets.
• Drive automation and efficiency in HR service delivery.

Employee Wellbeing, Engagement & Culture

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee wellbeing programs focused on physical, mental, emotional and financial wellness.
• Drive initiatives related to stress management, preventive healthcare and employee assistance programs.
• Promote a culture of care, recognition, respect and belonging across all locations.
• Lead wellness campaigns, health screenings, counselling support, fitness initiatives, and awareness programs.
• Drive reward and recognition programs that enhance morale and retention.
• Monitor employee satisfaction, attrition, absenteeism and wellbeing metrics.

Administration & Facility Management

• Ensure efficient administration of all offices and operational locations.
• Oversee travel, transport, asset management and general administration.
• Manage administrative budgets and optimize operating costs.
• Ensure uninterrupted support services for business operations.

Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, statutory regulations and company policies.
• Maintain required licenses, registrations and statutory records.
• Liaise with labour authorities, government departments and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with POSH, ethics, code of conduct

EHS, Safety & Workplace Standards

• Promote a safe, healthy and compliant work environment.
• Partner with operations teams to strengthen workplace safety culture.
• Lead awareness and training programs on health, safety and emergency preparedness.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage HR and administration service providers and vendors.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Cluster Heads to improve workforce effectiveness and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Resources/ Business Administration / Social Work or related discipline.
• Additional certifications in HR, OD, Coaching, Wellbeing or Labour Laws will be an advantage.

Experience

• 1520+ years of progressive HR & Administration experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing large, multi-location workforces.
• Strong exposure to Talent Management, Employee Relations, Compliance and Employee Wel lbeing initiatives.