Corporate Head Human Resource

Pallava Textiles; Erode; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pallava Textiles seeks a Head of Human Resources to lead the HR function and align people strategies with business objectives. The role requires strategic thinking, business acumen, and collaboration with senior management to shape the organisation's people agenda.

The incumbent will drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, and HR systems modernization while fostering a high-performance culture across the group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in senior HR leadership roles.
• Experience in textiles, manufacturing, or large industrial groups preferred.
• Strong business acumen with ability to partner with top management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align HR strategy with business goals to enable growth.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Drive performance management, competency frameworks, and career progression.
• Strengthen HR systems, governance, and employee relations across units.
• Foster a high-performance culture and organisational transformation.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Organisational Development

Employee Relations

Workforce Planning

HR Policies & Governance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Postgraduate HR qualification

Relevant HR certification

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategically oriented Head Human Resources to lead the organisation's HR function and drive people-centric business strategies. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with organisational objectives, strengthening leadership capabilities, fostering a high-performance work culture, and driving organisational transformation.

The role requires a dynamic HR leader with strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with senior management in shaping the organisation's people strategy.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Partner with top management in strategic decision-making and organisational development.
• Drive organisational transformation, change management, and workforce effectiveness.
• Establish HR policies, frameworks, and systems to support sustainable business growth.

B. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee strategic talent acquisition and manpower planning across business units.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-calibre talent.
• Strengthen succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Ensure effective workforce utilisation and talent management practices.

C. Leadership & Organisational Development

• Drive leadership development and management capability-building initiatives.
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Promote a performance-driven culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Identify and nurture high-potential employees for critical leadership positions.

D. Performance & Talent Management

• Establish and strengthen performance management systems.
• Drive goal-setting, performance evaluation, and talent review processes.
• Develop competency frameworks and career progression strategies.
• Implement initiatives to improve employee productivity and accountability.

E. HR Systems & Employee Relations

• Strengthen HR systems, processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee employee relations and foster a positive workplace environment.
• Ensure effective HR operations and consistent implementation of HR practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and HR process transformation.

3. Educational Qualification

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources from a reputed institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR / Human Resource Management / related disciplines will be preferred.

4. Experience & Industry Background

• Proven experience in senior-level Human Resources leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and transforming HR functions in complex organisational environments.
• Experience in textiles, manufacturing, or large industrial groups will be highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to strategic HR, talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, HR systems, employee relations, and organisational transformation.

5. Core Competencies & Expertise

• Strategic HR Management
• Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Performance Management Systems
• Organisational Development & Transformation
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Workforce Planning & Succession Management
• HR Policies, Systems & Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen & Strategic Decision-Making

6. Language Proficiency

• Strong communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Tamil, English and Hindi will be an added advantage.

7. Key Attributes We Value

• Strategic mindset and business-oriented approach.
• High professional integrity and ethical leadership.
• Strong people leadership and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with top management.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to building a high-performance organisation.