Vice President Human Resources

The Vice President Human Resources / CHRO provides strategic leadership for all people-related functions across India and APAC, supporting 800+ corporate employees and 2,500+ IT consultants in the Staffing and Managed Services business.

This role is responsible for shaping a high-impact HR organization that supports business growth, operational scalability, and people excellence. As a key member of the executive management team, the CHRO will drive strategic HR initiatives, organizational transformation, digital enablement, and a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals for staffing, managed services, and delivery operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people strategy, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Lead large-scale transformational projects across HR operations, talent management, and organizational culture to strengthen scalability and efficiency.
• Drive integration and change management in mergers, acquisitions, or structural reorganizations.

Transformation & Process Excellence

• Champion HR transformation initiatives, including process re-engineering, automation, and adoption of next-generation HR technologies (HRIS, analytics dashboards).
• Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks to monitor workforce trends, improve agility, and enhance employee and contractor experience.
• Lead the transition from transactional HR to a strategic, insights-led HR function.
• Streamline contractor lifecycle processes.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Manage the complete lifecycle for corporate and contract workforceonboarding, engagement, performance, retention, and exit.
• Develop scalable workforce planning models aligned with delivery and client demand.
• Build leadership through targeted learning and development programs.
• Conduct periodic talent reviews, succession planning, and readiness assessments.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Design and administer compensation, benefits, and incentive programs tailored to corporate employees.
• Partner with Finance to align compensation planning with business metrics and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all local labor laws and statutory regulations across India and APAC.
• Conduct internal HR audits and lead compliance readiness for client and global audits.

Culture, Communication & Employee Experience

• Build and sustain a high-performance, inclusive culture through effective engagement programs and transparent communication.
• Lead employer branding.
• Sponsor organization-wide wellness, CSR, and cultural initiatives.

Learning, Leadership & Development

• Build leadership capability and managerial effectiveness through structured development interventions.
• Curate learning pathways to develop future-ready skills for delivery and support teams.
• Foster a continuous learning and feedback-driven environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA or advanced HR qualification preferred.
• 15+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior/executive leadership role.
• Proven expertise in Staffing, IT Consulting, ITES.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR transformation or change management projects (e.g., system modernization, process redesign, shared services setup, or digital HR initiatives).
• Experience managing large, distributed corporate and contractor workforce.
• Proficiency in HR systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Transformation
• Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
• Change Management & Leadership Coaching
• Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance Expertise
• Analytical Thinking and Business Acumen
• Culture Building and Employee Experience

Success Indicators

• Successful delivery of HR transformation and automation projects.
• Improved HR efficiency and scalability across corporate and contractor operations.
• Enhanced engagement, retention, and leadership readiness metrics.
• Strengthened culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Artech Information Systems LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.