Job Description
General Manager Human Resources (Centre of Excellence)
Location: Corporate Office Kolkata
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Role Summary
The General Manager Human Resources will lead the HR function by spearheading Centres of Excellence (CoEs) across key HR domains. The incumbent will be responsible for driving Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, and HR Digital Transformation. This role is pivotal in shaping a high-performance culture, designing future-ready organization structures, and ensuring policy governance aligned with Vikram Solars business objectives.
This is not a Generalist Profile and so Generalist folks please dont apply .
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership & Centre of Excellence (CoE) Management
- Lead CoEs across Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Learning & Development, HR Technology, and Organizational Effectiveness.
- Partner with business leaders to embed HR as a strategic enabler of business transformation and performance.
- Govern HR strategic planning aligned with short and long-term organizational goals.
Performance Management System (PMS) & Organizational Development
- Lead the design and implementation of a robust PMS framework with continuous feedback mechanisms and goal alignment.
- Identify HiPos and drive leadership development initiatives.
- Design and execute Organizational Development strategies to support change management and cultural transformation.
Policy Formulation & HR Governance
- Architect HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance, fairness, and alignment with corporate values.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of HR processes with built-in controls.
Organizational Structure Design
- Lead organization structure reviews to support business expansion, agility, and productivity.
- Advise business heads on role clarity, span of control, and workforce optimization.
Total Rewards & C&B Strategy
- Design and administer competitive compensation programs aligned with business goals and industry benchmarks.
- Implement retention-focused reward strategies and communicate them effectively to leadership and employees.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Build a scalable talent acquisition strategy for high-quality and timely hiring across levels.
- Lead campus hiring, leadership hiring, and build employer branding initiatives.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Drive engagement through R&R programs, leadership connect sessions, and experience-based interventions.
- Continuously improve employee satisfaction and retention by leveraging analytics and feedback tools.
HR Digital Transformation & HRIS
- Lead digitalization initiatives including HRIS deployment and people analytics using Tableau, Power BI, etc.
- Use data-driven insights to support strategic HR decision-making and predictive talent planning.
Global Mobility & Compliance
- Manage cross-border movements and expatriate lifecycle in adherence to global and local regulations.
- Ensure 100% statutory compliance across all HR operations.
Sustainability & CSR
- Champion ESG and CSR initiatives by embedding sustainability into employee culture and engagement.
- Lead programs around inclusion, mentoring, and social impact partnerships.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- 1822 years of diverse HR experience with 5+ years in a strategic leadership role.
- Strong experience in manufacturing/energy/technology sectors is a plus.
- Expertise in Performance Management, CoE leadership, policy development, OD, and C&B.
- Proven ability in managing digital HR transformation, global mobility, and HR operations.
- Familiarity with HR tools like SAP, PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, and BI tools.Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
Job Classification
Industry: Power (Solar)
Functional Area / Department: Human Resources
Role Category: Human Resources - Other
Role: Human Resources - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Vikram Solar
Location(s): Kolkata
Keyskills:
Compensation And Benefits
Performance Management System
OD Interventions
Organization Design
Talent Management
HR Budgeting
Talent Acquisition
Organizational Development
Organization Structure
Competency Mapping
Strategic HR
HR Strategy
Skill Gap Analysis