Senior HR Leader – People

Job Title: Senior HR Leader – People & Culture / Talent Management Location: Hyderabad Department: People & Culture Reports To: Founders/CPO Email Resume to: career About ELIMA ELIMA is an integrated recycling and circular economy company redefining how India manages end-of-life materials. With operations spanning e-waste, plastics, metals, and refurbished IT assets, ELIMA aims to create a responsible ecosystem that connects sustainability, technology, and human capital. As the organization scales across multiple verticals and geographies, ELIMA seeks a strong HR professional who can lead its people agenda- combining strategic thinking with operational depth to build a culture of accountability, inclusion, and growth. Role Overview The Senior HR Leader – People & Culture / Talent Management will manage both strategic and operational aspects of HR across the organization. This role will oversee people operations for ELIMA’s recycling facility as well as the white-collar team that manages the corporate, administrative, and technical functions. The person will play a key role in building ELIMA’s internal culture, aligning workforce practices with business goals, and ensuring full compliance with labour and industrial laws. Key Responsibilities Workforce Management & Compliance - Manage HR operations for both blue-collar and white-collar employees across the plant and office. - Ensure compliance with Industrial and Labour Laws -Factories Act, Shops & Establishment, Contract Labour Act, etc. - Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, ensuring statutory compliance (PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, etc.). Talent Acquisition & Development - Lead recruitment for facility and office teams, identifying and attracting the right talent across all levels. - Build a structured onboarding and orientation framework that fosters alignment and readiness. - Develop learning and leadership programs for continuous skill improvement and role progression. Culture, Engagement & Team Building - Build and reinforce a people-first culture rooted in responsibility, collaboration, and ownership. - Design and drive employee engagement and team-building initiatives across departments and shifts. - Set the tone for communication, discipline, and positive work relationships across the organization. Policy, Systems & Governance - Create and update HR policies, systems, and procedures in alignment with legal and business requirements. - Implement HRMS systems and dashboards for better visibility and control. - Work closely with leadership to ensure workforce planning, productivity, and policy consistency across sites. Strategic & Expansion Support - Support leadership in manpower planning for new projects and upcoming facilities across India. - Contribute to succession planning, performance management, and organizational design initiatives. - Act as the bridge between management and employees, maintaining balance between people care and performance. Preferred Profile - MBA / PGDM in HR, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Development. - 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, ideally across manufacturing, recycling, or similar sectors. - Proven experience managing both plant-level (blue-collar) and corporate (white-collar) teams. - Strong understanding of HR operations, labour laws, compliance, and employee relations. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Added Advantage - Experience in fast-growing, multi-location organizations. - Background in setting up HR systems or scaling people processes from ground up. - Ability to build culture while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. What Success Looks Like - Engaged and aligned workforce across plant and office teams. - Smooth HR operations with strong compliance and data integrity. - A unified organization culture that reflects ELIMA’s purpose, discipline, and growth mindset. How to Apply: If you’re passionate about people, culture, and building strong teams within a purpose-driven organization, email your resume to careers@elima.in Subject Line: Application for Senior HR Leader – People & Culture / Talent Management