Group Head, Human Resources at The People Practice

Our client, a leading energy and infrastructure consulting practice is looking to hire a Group Head, Human Resources who will oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs across the company and its subsidiaries. This role ensures the alignment of HR practices with the company’s objectives while fostering a high-performing workforce. The group head will lead and manage the HR team across multiple business units and locations, driving talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and Implement group-wide HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Collaborate with management to forecast workforce needs and develop talent acquisition strategies.
• Provide Insights and guidance on organizational structure, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Develop and monitor HR metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Prepare a report for management on key HR trends and recommendations.

Talent Acquisition

• Oversee recruitment processes to attract, select, and onboard top talent.
• Design retention strategies to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.

Learning and Development

• Design and Oversee training programs to develop employee skills and learning capabilities.
• Establish career development frameworks and succession planning.

Performance Management

• Lead the implementation of performance appraisal systems and employee objectives framework.
• Provide support to team lead on performance improvement plans.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Labour laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and address employee concerns effectively.
• Lead conflict resolution processes and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, and related fields.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong Understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Professional certification in HR management (SPHR, GPHR etc). 
• Experience in the energy and infrastructure sector is a plus.

Must have skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in organizational development and change management.