Head - Human Resources - Cleaning Machines & Equipment Manufacturer (10-15 yrs)

Our client comes with a 27-year history and a robust network of 16 branches spanning the country. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cleaning machines and equipment, boasting a 153-year-old legacy of delivering eco-friendly and innovative products with world-class service support capability.

The HR Leader role is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to our Indian business unit.

The HR Leader will support a multi-functional business unit consisting of approximately 120 employees. This key HR position will be a member of the APAC HR leadership team and will report directly to the APAC Human Resource Director, and dotted line to the Managing Director - India.

Strategic leadership & partnering with business:

- As a senior HR leader, drive forward and accept collective responsibility together with the business leader and other functional leaders for a range of departmental and cross-functional HR initiatives which are required to ensure that changes are embedded in a sustainable manner throughout the organization.

- Work hand-in-hand with the business and finance for planning and budgeting personal costs as per the Annual Operating Plan and in line with the Long-Range Plan.

Recruitment

- Provide workforce planning and staffing support to all departments within the business unit.

- Workforce planning will consist of identifying the manpower requirements of the business unit and determining the ratio of on-roll & off-roll employees. It will also entail working closely with manpower consultants/placement agencies

Performance Evaluation:

- Review and evaluate individual & team performances.

- Performance appraisal - end-to-end process.

- Plan and execute increments, promotions, restructuring, re-alignment, relocation/transfer exercises.

- Personnel and other HR related record management.

Exit & Separation:

- Resignation acceptance and overseeing all separation actions such as exit interviews and full & final settlements.

Experience Required:

- Senior level of knowledge related to legal employment practices in India.

- Minimum of 10 years of HR Experience with at least 5 of those years in similar role.

- Previous experience providing HR support to senior leadership.

- Proven ability to build relationships, establish personal credibility and demonstrate HR expertise to earn place as valued and trusted business partner.

- Previous experience developing recruitment strategies and pro-actively sourcing talent.

- Strong business acumen, with the ability to develop a deep understanding of the business and its strategic direction and provide links to HR strategies and programs.