Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 20-25 LPA)

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Unit Head - HR

top-tier hospital background

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR function across the hospital unit, overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation & benefits, training & development, compliance, and performance management.
• Strategize and implement HR policies that support medical and operational excellence.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to understand manpower requirements, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and healthcare industry norms.
• Design and execute talent retention programs that address high attrition areas like nursing and paramedical staff.
• Strengthen the employer brand to attract and retain top talent in clinical and non-clinical roles.
• Develop and manage comprehensive training programs for hospital employees to maintain excellence in patient care and service delivery.
• Foster a positive work culture rooted in compassion, accountability, ethics, and professional development.
• Lead grievance redressal mechanisms and ensure timely resolution of employee issues.
• Monitor and manage HR budgets, headcount planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Stay updated on HR best practices and innovations in the healthcare space, implementing them wherever relevant.
  

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10-22 years of HR experience, preferably from top hospitals or healthcare institutions.
• Proven track record as a Unit HR Head or CHRO in a high-volume, tertiary care hospital setting.
• In-depth understanding of hospital HR operations including clinical hiring, medico-legal compliance, and patient care support staffing.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with clinical leadership, especially departments such as Cardiology, to align HR strategy with patient care needs.
• Exposure to NABH, JCI accreditation processes is preferred.
• Experience managing change and driving HR transformation in large hospital environments.
  

Preferred Background:

lead HR roles