Head HR (Data Center)

Maxima Executive Search; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxima Executive Search is seeking an experienced Head HR for our Data Center business in Hyderabad. You will lead the entire employee lifecycle, partner with business leaders, and build capability across locations while ensuring compliant, efficient HR operations.

The role requires 15+ years in HR, MBA/PGDM in HR, and strong expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR analytics. Readiness to drive workforce expansion and governance.

Qualifications

• For this role, a MBA/PGDM in HR from a reputed institute is essential.
• 15+ years of HR experience, preferably in Data Centers, Telecom or IT.
• Strong experience in HR operations, planning, talent acquisition, and lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of labour laws, compliance, industrial relations and vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Head the HR function for Data Center business and manage complete employee lifecycle.
• Partner with business leaders to develop workforce plans and drive talent acquisition.
• Drive performance management, leadership development and succession planning.
• Oversee employee engagement, relations, onboarding and exits.
• Ensure HR operations accuracy, data integrity and HR reporting.
• Ensure labour law compliance and governance across locations, including contract workforce.
• Drive compensation, benefits benchmarking and payroll inputs as needed.
• Develop HR analytics, dashboards and MIS to support decisions.
• Coordinate workforce mobilization for new facilities and expansions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Influencing skills

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMS

MIS

Job description

Position: Head HR (Data Center)

Location: Hyderabad

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to Head the Human Resources function for our Data Center business. The role involves managing the complete employee lifecycle, partnering with business leaders, strengthening organizational capabilities, and ensuring effective HR operations, employee engagement, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned with operational requirements and expansion goals.
• Lead talent acquisition, selection, onboarding, and deployment for project, technical, operational, and corporate positions.
• Ensure timely availability of critical talent across locations.

2. Performance & Talent Management

• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, periodic reviews, annual appraisals, and performance improvement plans.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and career progression.
• Identify capability gaps and implement relevant learning and development initiatives.

3. Employee Engagement & Relations

• Develop initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture, and employee retention.
• Address employee grievances and facilitate effective employee communication.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, induction, and integration of new employees.

4. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including confirmations, transfers, promotions, separations, exit management, and employee records.
• Ensure accuracy of HR data, adherence to internal processes, and timely delivery of HR services.
• Manage HRMS processes and HR reporting requirements.

5. Labour Law Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and social security regulations across Data Center locations.
• Oversee statutory compliance relating to contract labour, staffing agencies, and outsourced workforce.
• Coordinate compliance audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Drive POSH compliance, employee awareness, ethical practices, and disciplinary processes.

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Support annual compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, payroll inputs, and employee benefits administration.
• Monitor payroll accuracy and ensure effective administration of compensation and benefits processes.

7. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, workforce reports, and management information systems.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide insights to support business and people-related decisions.
• Monitor key HR performance indicators, including recruitment effectiveness, attrition, engagement, and compliance.

8. HR Support for Data Center Projects

• Partner with project and operations teams to plan manpower requirements for new facilities and expansion projects.
• Coordinate workforce mobilization and ensure people readiness for new facility commissioning.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business continuity and organizational effectiveness.

9. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business leadership and cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, Security, and Operations.
• Manage relationships with recruitment partners, staffing vendors, training providers, compliance consultants, and relevant government authorities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA / PGDM in HR from a reputed institution.
• 15+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Data Centers, Telecom or Information Technology.
• Strong experience in HR operations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance, industrial relations, and contract workforce governance.
• Experience managing HR operations across multiple locations and handling outsourced or contract employees.
• Exposure to performance management, talent development, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement.
• Strong capabilities in HR analytics, MIS, HRMS, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support business expansion and manage HR requirements in dynamic operating environments.