Chief Human Resources Officer

About the Company

Pramod Confectionary And Food Industries Limited is a prominent FMCG conglomerate headquartered in Patna, Bihar. With a rich legacy of several decades, the company generates an annual turnover of ₹700 crore and employs over 3,000 personnel across production, distribution, and retail domains. The organization is dedicated to sustaining its market leader position via operational excellence, innovative approaches, and a focus on people-centric initiatives.

Role Overview

The Chief Human Resources Officer will steer all HR operations organization-wide and act as a strategic partner to the Board and executive leadership. This role covers organization development, talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, training and compliance. The CHRO will cultivate a culture of high-performance aligned with company values and drive business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement long-term HR strategies in line with corporate objectives and transformation plans.
• Enhance organizational capabilities by designing optimal structures, roles, and reporting hierarchies; lead change management initiatives.
• Set up HR governance, policies, and standard procedures across all divisions.
• Lead recruitment and employer branding efforts to secure top leadership and critical talent.
• Oversee succession planning and nurture pipelines for high-potential employees.
• Deploy retention and employee engagement programs to lower attrition rates.
• Develop competitive compensation and benefits programs through market benchmarking and conduct salary reviews.
• Manage payroll, statutory compliance, and benefits administration throughout all locations.
• Implement performance management systems promoting accountability and oversee review cycles.
• Build learning mechanisms through training and leadership development programs.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture aligned with company ethos; handle employee grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Organize employee engagement, internal communication, and team-building activities.
• Guarantee adherence to Indian labor laws, statutory provisions (EPF, ESI, PF, gratuity, etc.), and regulatory mandates across all states.
• Supervise workplace safety, health initiatives, and conduct risk assessments with mitigating actions.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field; MBA or PGDM preferred.
• At least 18 years of advancing HR leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a Group CHRO or Head of HR.
• Extensive background in large, complex, multi-location organizations with 2,000+ employees.
• Expertise in strategic HR management, organizational change, talent development, and employee relations.
• In-depth understanding of Indian labor laws, compliance standards, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, data analytics, and workforce data management.
• Strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and strategic orientation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with family-run or mid-size enterprises.
• Hands-on expertise in digital HR transformation and technology deployment.
• Experience engaging with Boards or C-suite executives and corporate governance.
• Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalents.

Additional Information

The compensation and benefits package will be reviewed and updated according to organizational policies. The company embraces diversity and inclusiveness in all hiring decisions.