Corporate Human Resources Manager

CORPORATE HR MANAGER / DOHR
📍 Location: Mumbai
About the Opportunity
Strategic Management Alliance is hiring a Corporate HR Manager / Director of HR (DOHR) on behalf of a leading organization engaged in delivering large-scale, high-quality catering and inflight services while maintaining stringent standards of food safety, quality, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The vertical is part of a leading Hospitality Organisation.
The position will assist the CHRO in overseeing all HR functions across the organization, ensuring effective implementation of HR strategies, policies and processes in alignment with business objectives.
The role will have a strong focus on HR analytics, budgeting, dynamic manpower planning and headcount assessment, with particular emphasis on evaluating workforce requirements and costs in relation to the P&L of individual business units as well as the overall entity.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to work closely with senior leadership, strengthen HR systems and processes, and support business performance through effective workforce planning and people management.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate HR & CHRO Support
Assist the CHRO in overseeing and coordinating all HR functions across the organization.
Support the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies and organizational initiatives.
Partner with business heads and senior management to address HR priorities and organizational requirements.
HR Analytics, Budgeting & Manpower Planning
Drive HR analytics and provide meaningful insights to support management decision-making.
Coordinate annual HR budgeting, manpower planning and periodic workforce cost reviews.
Undertake dynamic headcount assessment based on business requirements, operational needs and financial performance.
Monitor manpower costs, productivity and workforce deployment across individual business units and the overall entity.
Analyse HR costs and headcount in relation to the P&L of each unit as well as the consolidated entity.
Identify opportunities for workforce optimization, improved productivity and effective utilization of human resources.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Coordinate with business heads to assess manpower requirements and ensure timely recruitment.
Support workforce forecasting, talent pipeline development and succession planning.
Ensure recruitment plans remain aligned with approved budgets and business priorities.
Performance Management & Talent Development
Coordinate performance management and appraisal processes across the organization.
Support talent development, leadership capability building and employee career progression.
Work with business leaders to identify training needs and implement relevant development initiatives.
Employee Engagement & HR Operations
Drive employee engagement, retention and organizational culture initiatives.
Support employee relations and resolution of workplace concerns.
Ensure effective HR operations, employee documentation and personnel processes.
HR Policies & Statutory Compliance
Support the implementation and periodic review of HR policies and procedures.
Ensure adherence to applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
Maintain appropriate HR records, analytics, MIS and compliance documentation.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
MBA / Post-Graduate qualification in Human Resources will be an advantage.
12-15 years HR Experience in reputed Hospitality Organisations ; Unit Head of HR exposure in Hotel Industry or Relevant experience in Regional / Corporate HR, would be ideal.
Strong understanding of HR analytics, manpower budgeting, workforce planning and headcount management.
Ability to analyse manpower costs in relation to individual business unit P&Ls and overall entity performance.
Experience in HR MIS, workforce productivity analysis and management reporting.
Strong understanding of HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management and employee engagement.
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

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