General Manager - Human Resource

BOSSE Edtech; Sector 10; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSSE Edtech is seeking a General Manager Human Resources to lead the HR function in India, partnering with the leadership team to build a high-performing, people-centric organisation.

The role requires a business-oriented HR leader who balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution across HR strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations, while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• 18–24 years of progressive HR experience in senior leadership roles.
• Strong experience across HR strategy, operations, talent management, engagement and development.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and managing large or diverse teams.
• Experience in growing, complex, or multi-location organisations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to drive workforce planning and capability building.
• Lead talent acquisition, performance management and succession planning.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and HR operations with governance and compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, analytics and change management.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Learning & development

Employee engagement

Compensation & benefits

HR operations

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic General Manager Human Resources to lead the HR function and partner closely with the leadership team in building a high-performing, engaged and people-centric organisation.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing the HR strategy in alignment with business objectives, while overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, succession planning, compensation & benefits, employee relations, HR operations and statutory compliance.

The role requires a strong business-oriented HR leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and effectively manage stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Develop and execute the HR strategy in alignment with the organisation's business and growth objectives.
• Act as a strategic HR partner to the leadership team and business heads.
• Translate business requirements into effective people strategies and HR interventions.
• Drive organisational effectiveness, workforce productivity and employee capability.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead manpower planning and workforce budgeting in line with business requirements.
• Oversee recruitment of critical, leadership and specialist positions.
• Build a strong talent pipeline and strengthen employer branding initiatives.
• Develop effective talent retention and succession strategies.

3. Talent & Performance Management

• Drive the organisation-wide performance management process.
• Develop and monitor KRAs, KPIs and performance evaluation frameworks.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and identification of high-potential employees.
• Establish career development and internal mobility frameworks.

4. Learning & Organisation Development

• Identify current and future capability requirements across the organisation.
• Develop leadership development and competency-building programmes.
• Drive learning and development initiatives to improve employee capability and business performance.
• Lead organisation development and change management initiatives.

5. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention and organisational culture.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and ensure effective action planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen employee communication and recognition initiatives.

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Lead the design and review of compensation structures, incentives and benefits.
• Conduct market benchmarking and ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Drive annual compensation reviews, promotions and reward programmes.
• Monitor HR costs and ensure effective manpower budgeting.

7. HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR operations including employee lifecycle management, HR policies, HRIS, payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements and company policies.
• Establish strong HR governance, controls and processes.
• Drive HR digitisation and process improvement initiatives.

8. Employee Relations

• Build and maintain positive employee relations across the organisation.
• Handle complex employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
• Ensure fair, consistent and transparent application of HR policies.
• Where applicable, manage industrial relations and interactions with employee representatives/unions.

9. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop HR dashboards and people analytics for management decision-making.
• Track key HR metrics such as attrition, manpower productivity, hiring effectiveness, absenteeism and employee engagement.
• Provide regular HR reports and insights to senior management.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate degree in any discipline; MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.
• 18 - 24 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in senior HR leadership roles.
• Strong experience across HR strategy, HR operations, talent management, employee engagement, performance management and organisation development.
• Proven experience in partnering with senior leadership and managing large or diverse teams.
• Experience in a growing, complex or multi-location organisation will be an advantage.

Male Candidate required.