Lead HR -Corporate

Job Title : Lead HR - Corporate

JOB PURPOSE To lead and deliver the full spectrum of Corporate HR activities for employee strength of 400-500, Finance, HR, SCM, BD, Internal Audit, Marketing Communication, Civil and other corporate functions. The role ensures effective execution of the employee lifecycle, HR Operations, Performance Management, Compensation revision, Support in Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Compliance, Reward and Recognition, and HR Systems usage including SAP SuccessFactors. Acts as a trusted HR partner for corporate employees and provides proactive support and solutions aligned with business performance and organizational priorities

1. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

Lead seamless execution of onboarding, confirmation (GET/MT), transfers, payroll coordination, and exit processes for corporate employees

Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, HR audits and documentation standards Outcome: High-quality HR service delivery and positive employee experience leading to higher retention, career growth and overall employee development.

2. Employee Relations & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary Employee Relations Officer (ERO) for corporate teams, ensuring proactive issue resolution

Counsel employees on workplace concerns and coach managers on fair people practices

Facilitate communication channels between employees and leadership to maintain workplace harmony

Support disciplinary processes and ensure adherence to company values and compliance

Implement the CDI (employee engagement tracker) tracker as per frequency for all the corporate functions Outcome: Healthy employee relations climate and strengthened employee-manager trust

3. Compensation & Benefits Management

Drive annual performance management cycle including KRA setting, mid-year review, YER, feedback, and rating calibration

Coach managers on effective goal alignment and performance differentiation

Coordinate with Corporate PMS and OD teams on capability development interventions aligned with skill gaps & business needs

Support Hi-Po development and IDP completion through career growth initiatives

Support annual compensation review cycles, promotions, and correction proposals by providing analytics and insights

Initiate communication and awareness activities to drive transparency and understanding Outcome: Strengthened performance culture with improved EVP experience.

4. Recognition, Culture & Engagement

Implement employee engagement initiatives tailored to corporate employee needs

Implement the Monthly and bi-annual organization-wide recognition programs and awards to reinforce appreciative culture.

Track engagement scores/action plans and measure impact on retention, productivity and morale

Outcome: Motivated, engaged workforce contributing to performance

5. Coordination with HR COEs (C&B, TA, TM, L&D) & Initiative Implementation

Support rollout, communication and change management for all HR initiatives and new processes in corporate functions

Track implementation success and adoption through periodic reviews, feedback mechanisms and reporting to COEs

Provide insights to COEs on continuous improvement opportunities aligned to corporate workforce requirements Outcome: Standardized and high-impact HR programs implemented consistently, strengthening corporate function capability and employee experience 6. SuccessFactors Records Management & Employee Lifecycle Administration (via HRSS

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely maintenance of employee data and lifecycle transactions in SAP SuccessFactors in partnership with the HR Shared Services (HRSS) team

Validate data integrity and adherence to defined process controls and approval workflows

Monitor and resolve system-related issues, coordinate corrections with HRSS and SAP functional experts

Outcome: Reliable HR master data and controlled lifecycle processes enabling effective HR operations and compliant reporting and audit readiness