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Chief Human Resources Officer - Construction Firm

Verified Company·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India, Hyderabad

Experience

8–12 years

Required Skills

HR Strategy Workforce PlanningTalent Management Leadership DevelopmentIndustrial Relations ComplianceHR Digitalization TechnologyHealth Safety ManagementStrategicAnalytical SkillsLeadership Soft SkillsDecisionMaking AbilityStakeholder Union NegotiationEmployee Engagement MotivationProblemSolving Crisis Management

About the Role

As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at our large construction company with multiple project sites, your role involves leading the HR strategy and execution to ensure alignment with business goals and project demands.

Key Responsibilities: - HR Strategy & Business Alignment - Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the construction business model. - Ensure HR policies support project-based workforce planning, talent retention, and operational efficiency. - Drive HR transformation and digitalization for optimized workforce management.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to address labor shortages and productivity challenges.

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning - Develop a project-based hiring strategy for skilled and contract workforce.

- Implement efficient talent pipeline management for ongoing and future projects.
- Strengthen employer branding to attract high-caliber professionals.
- Reduce hiring time while improving recruitment efficiency and workforce retention.
• Talent Development & Leadership Succession - Implement leadership programs and upskilling initiatives for site managers and engineers.

- Establish succession planning frameworks for leadership positions.
- Develop specialized training programs for technical, safety, and management roles.
- Foster a learning culture through continuous skill development initiatives.
• Industrial Relations & Compliance - Manage large-scale labour contracts and ensure compliance with union agreements.

- Oversee labour negotiations and dispute resolution strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with construction industry labour laws and safety regulations.
- Strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms for on-site and corporate employees.
• Performance Management & Employee Engagement - Implement performance management systems aligned with construction KPIs.

- Strengthen employee engagement and well-being across project sites.
- Conduct regular engagement surveys and implement feedback-driven action plans.
- Drive initiatives to reduce attrition and improve project workforce stability.
• Compensation & Benefits Optimization - Ensure a competitive and cost-efficient compensation structure for permanent and contract employees.

- Develop incentive-based reward programs for site workers and management.
- Optimize payroll management for large workforce pools across locations.
- Maintain compliance with tax and social security regulations in compensation.
• HR Digitalization & Technology Integration - Drive HR technology adoption, including ERP, workforce tracking, and analytics.

- Implement AI-driven workforce planning tools for real-time site staffing needs.
- Automate HR processes, from hiring to performance evaluation, to improve efficiency.
- Utilize data analytics to track labor productivity, hiring trends, and retention patterns.
Qualifications Required: - Strategic and Analytical Skills - HR Strategy & Workforce Planning: Ability to align HR strategies with project demands.
- Talent Management & Leadership Development: Strong experience in leadership grooming.
- Industrial Relations & Compliance: Expertise in labour law compliance and negotiations.
- HR Digitalization & Technology: Experience with HR tech, workforce analytics, and AI-driven hiring.
- Health & Safety Management: Knowledge of OSHA, labour safety protocols, and ESG standards.
• Leadership & Soft Skills - Strong Decision-Making Ability: Capable of handling workforce crises and large-scale hiring challenges.

- Stakeholder & Union Negotiation: Experience in managing diverse workforce relations.
- Employee Engagement & Motivation: Ability to foster a high-performance workforce culture.
- Problem-Solving & Crisis Management: Skilled in handling workforce disputes and unexpected HR challenges.
In this role, you will lead the HR function to drive excellence in workforce management, talent development, compliance, and digital transformation within a dynamic construction business environment. As the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at our large construction company with multiple project sites, your role involves leading the HR strategy and execution to ensure alignment with business goals and project demands.
Key Responsibilities: - HR Strategy & Business Alignment - Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the construction business model.
- Ensure HR policies support project-based workforce planning, talent retention, and operational efficiency.
- Drive HR transformation and digitalization for optimized workforce management.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to address labor shortages and productivity challenges.

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Develop a project-based hiring strategy for skilled and contract workforce.
- Implement efficient talent pipeline management for ongoing and future projects.
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