HR Head

Birch Tree Consulting; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Tree Consulting in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Head HR/CHRO to build and institutionalize the HR function with a primary focus on campus recruitment and talent acquisition, while driving HR strategy and people processes across the organization.

This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, particularly for managing a large blue-collar workforce and creating scalable HR frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR experience with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition & Campus Hiring.
• Experience building HR functions and institutionalizing processes.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and blue-collar workforce management.
• Experience in manufacturing / industrial / metals / recycling sectors preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (India + Dubai).

Responsibilities

• Design and drive a robust campus hiring strategy aligned with growth.
• Identify, onboard, and partner with target institutes and colleges.
• Oversee bulk hiring programs for entry-level roles and campuses.
• Develop HR policies, SOPs, governance frameworks, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead L&D for blue-collar upskilling and supervisory development.
• Act as a strategic HRBP to business leaders and drive engagement.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Campus Hiring

HR Strategy

Labour Law

Blue-Collar Management

Job description

Role Summary

The Head HR / CHRO will be responsible for building and institutionalizing the HR function, with a primary focus on campus recruitment and talent acquisition, while also driving HR strategy, policies, and people processes across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, particularly in managing a large blue-collar workforce and creating scalable HR frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Campus Strategy (Primary Focus)

• Design and execute a robust campus hiring strategy aligned with business growth plans
• Identify, onboard, and build long-term partnerships with target institutes and colleges
• Drive bulk hiring programs for entry-level roles across functions
• Build employer branding initiatives across campuses
• Strengthen lateral hiring processes for critical and leadership roles

2. HR Strategy & Policy Framework

• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks
• Institutionalize HR processes to support scale and consistency
• Drive performance management, compensation structures, and employee lifecycle processes

3. Learning & Development (L&D)

• Identify skill gaps and design training interventions across levels
• Build structured programs for blue-collar upskilling and supervisory development
• Create leadership development pipelines for future growth

4. HR Business Partnering (HRBP)

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders
• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and operational needs
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives

5. Blue-Collar Workforce Management

• Oversee HR practices for a workforce comprising ~700 blue-collar employees
• Ensure smooth workforce operations, attendance systems, and productivity tracking
• Address workforce challenges proactively with structured interventions

6. Labour Law & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all statutory and labour law requirements
• Manage audits, documentation, and compliance frameworks
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement necessary actions

7. International Exposure

• Support HR alignment for Dubai operations through monthly travel
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across geographies

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition & Campus Hiring
• Proven experience in building HR functions / institutionalizing processes
• Strong understanding of labour laws and blue-collar workforce management
• Experience in manufacturing / industrial / metals / recycling sectors preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel extensively (India + Dubai)
• No of working days per week: 6 days