Chief Human Resources Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION – CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)Location:  NoidaReports to:  Founder & CEOIndustry:  Renewable Energy (Solar, Hydrogen, BESS, Manufacturing)Experience:  12–20 years (Energy/EPC preferred)Role SummaryThe CHRO will build, discipline, and professionalize the organisation  for rapid growth, hydrogen expansion, and main-board IPO readiness.This leader must fix the current issues of  underperformance, low accountability, resistance to new talent, weak HR processes, and poor execution culture .The CHRO will partner directly with the Founder to create a  high-performance, target-driven, compliant, and scalable organisation .Key Responsibilities1. Build a High-Performance Culture (Top Priority)Introduce  monthly & weekly deliverables  for all departments with tracking dashboards.Implement  strict performance management  with consequences for non-performance.Enforce  discipline, punctuality, documentation, ownership, and cultural alignment .Identify underperformers early and run  PIP cycles  with clear timelines.2. Talent Acquisition & Leadership HiringFix recruitment bottlenecks and fill gaps in:SCMHydrogenEPC Project TeamsFinance & AccountsFounder OfficeBuild a fast, reliable hiring engine with:Clear JDsStandardised interviewsFitment scoringBackground checksEnsure  20–30 high-quality hires per quarter  depending on business needs.3. Organisation Structuring for IPOCreate final  org charts, KRAs, KPIs , and manpower planning for all GH2 verticals:Solar EPCElectrolyzer ManufacturingHydrogen Production SPVsBESSCorporate & FinanceFounder OfficeBuild systems that investors, auditors, and bankers expect:HRMSPayroll complianceAppraisal systemsDocumentation and policy frameworks4. Policy, Governance & HR OperationsBuild and enforce HR policies: leave, travel, reimbursements, onboarding, exit, discipline, code of conduct.Create  transparent payroll , statutory compliance, and attendance processes.Implement HRMS for:AttendanceLeavePayrollAppraisalMaster data5. Employee Relations & Culture TransformationReduce internal politics, improve team alignment, and ensure collaboration.Ensure smooth onboarding, faster integration of new team members.Fix conflicts and communication gaps quickly.Build a strong culture of  ownership, speed, and performance .6. Training, Development & Leadership CapabilityBuild training programs for:Project managementHydrogen & Solar sector learningCommunication & leadershipCompliance & safetyGroom  second-line leadership  under each HOD.7. Direct Support to Founder & CEOAct as a strategic partner for:Scaling teamsSetting performance expectationsAligning deliverables with business goalsPreparing organisation for investors, bankers, IPO due diligenceDesired ProfileMust-HaveExperience in  energy, infrastructure, EPC, or manufacturing .A  mature, strong, no-nonsense leader  who can enforce discipline.Proven experience fixing:Underperforming teamsHigh attritionWeak processesAbility to build teams from scratch during rapid scale-up.Excellent judgement in senior hiring and cultural fit.PreferredHR leader who has worked withFast-growing companiesPromoter-driven environmentsIPO-bound organisationsAbility to challenge and advise the Founder constructively.Personality TraitsStrong backbone, not afraid to call out issues.High emotional intelligence.System-driven and process-oriented.Fast execution mindset.Ability to build trust quickly across the company.Not political; must be transparent and ethical.QualificationsMBA/PGDM in HR from a reputed institution.12–20 years in HR roles, minimum 5+ years in leadership.