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

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