Head - Group HR & Admin

Golden Opportunities; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Head of Group HR & Admin to lead HR and administration for our Bangalore operations. The role will shape HR strategy, oversee performance management, succession, and talent development while ensuring statutory compliance under Indian Labour Laws and governing frameworks.

This senior leadership position requires deep HR expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive organizational effectiveness in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in HR and administration, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in HR strategy, leadership performance management, succession planning, talent development, statutory compliance, Indian Labour Laws, industrial relations, governance and legal coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the companys business objectives.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Design and execute succession planning and talent development programs to build a robust leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and Indian Labour Laws, including payroll, leave, and benefits administration.
• Manage industrial relations, addressing employee grievances, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with corporate governance teams to uphold policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate legal matters related to HR and administration, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including facilities, procurement and vendor management.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on HR and administrative matters.

Skills

HR strategy

Leadership

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent development

Statutory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-SCP or SPHR (certified)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Group HR &Admin to lead the human resources and administrative functions for our Bangalore operations. The successful candidate will develop and execute HR strategy, oversee performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives, ensure statutory compliance and adherence to Indian Labour Laws, manage industrial relations, and support corporate governance and legal coordination.

This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of HR best practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational effectiveness across a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the companys business objectives.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Design and execute succession planning and talent development programs to build a robust leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and Indian Labour Laws, including payroll, leave, and benefits administration.
• Manage industrial relations, addressing employee grievances, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with corporate governance teams to uphold policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate legal matters related to HR and administration, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including facilities, procurement and vendor management.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on HR and administrative matters.

Requirements

• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in HR and administration, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in Human Resources Strategy, Leadership Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Development, Statutory Compliance, Indian Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, Corporate Governance Administration and Legal Coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into effective HR solutions.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP HRCI SPHR) are a plus.