Human Resource - Head

Thanal; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal in Kerala seeks a passionate Head of Human Resources to lead the people function, shape HR practices, and partner with senior leadership to foster a positive, high-performing workplace. This role focuses on building strong teams, supporting organizational growth, and aligning people strategies with social impact goals.

You will oversee talent acquisition, employee development, policy design, compliance with labour laws, and the design of a fair, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to formulate and implement HR policies and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving people challenges.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Passion for building a positive workplace culture and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's vision and long-term goals.
• Design, review, and strengthen HR policies and procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning to attract and retain the right talent.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive, and positive workplace culture.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership on organizational development and people-related decisions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and exit processes.
• Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Employee engagement

Performance management

Change management

Confidentiality

People development

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Human Resources to lead our people function and help shape a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired. As an organization committed to making a positive social impact, we believe our people are our greatest strength.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating meaningful HR practices, and partnering with leadership to foster a positive, high-performing work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's vision and long-term goals.
• Design, review, and strengthen HR policies and procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning to attract and retain the right talent.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote a healthy, inclusive, and positive workplace culture.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership on organizational development and people-related decisions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and exit processes.
• Monitor HR metrics and recommend improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

A compassionate and people-centric leader with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to formulate and implement HR policies and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving people challenges.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Passion for building a positive workplace culture and supporting organizational growth.