Regional Head - Human Resources - Retail (12-18 yrs)

Job Description: Regional Head - HR

Location: Mumbai

Reporting to: Regional Head - West and Head of Corporate HR

About the Company:

Join one of India's best retail firms known for its dynamic growth, customer-centric approach, and commitment to employee development. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead HR initiatives for over 500 stores in the western region and drive impactful people strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Partner with the Regional Head-West and Corporate HR to align HR strategies with business goals.

- Drive regional workforce planning, talent acquisition, and organizational design for optimal efficiency and scalability.

Productivity and Goal Setting:

- Establish productivity norms and KPIs across retail stores, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Implement goal-setting frameworks to enhance individual and team performance.

Culture and People Transformation:

- Foster a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and high performance across the region.

- Drive people transformation initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development.

Talent Management and Succession Planning:

- Identify, develop, and execute talent moves within the region, ensuring the right people are in the right roles.

- Implement robust succession planning strategies for critical roles.

Staffing and Structure Optimization:

- Review and optimize staffing structures across 500+ retail stores for operational excellence.

- Collaborate with business leaders to design efficient and sustainable workforce models.

Compliance and HR Operations:

- Ensure adherence to labor laws, HR policies, and ethical practices across the region.

- Lead the implementation of HR systems and processes to streamline operations.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Education: MBA in HR or equivalent from a premier or well-recognized institution.

Experience: 12-18 years of HR leadership experience, preferably in the retail industry, managing large teams and operations.

Expertise: Proven track record in productivity norms, goal setting, culture building, people transformation, talent mobility, and staffing structures.

Competencies:

- Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.

- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire.

- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to drive data-backed decisions.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Diversity Focus: Preference for diversity candidates with a deep understanding of the retail sector's dynamics.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a leading retail organization that values innovation, employee growth, and customer satisfaction. Take charge of a pivotal role that impacts the lives of thousands of employees and shapes the future of retail in India.