Chief of Staff – Human Resources
Location: Gurgaon (Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in Gurgaon)
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly driven and analytical Chief of Staff to partner closely with the Head of HR and leadership team. This role will serve as a strategic program management and business operations partner to the HR function, driving key initiatives, ensuring execution excellence, enabling data-driven decision-making, and managing high-impact cross-functional projects.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional program management capabilities, strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives end-to-end, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment across multiple work-streams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Management
* Drive and manage critical HR transformation initiatives and special projects from conception to execution.
* Lead cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and measurable outcomes.
* Develop project plans, governance mechanisms, tracking frameworks, and execution roadmaps for strategic HR priorities.
* Monitor progress against goals, identify roadblocks, and proactively drive resolutions.
Business Reporting & Analytics
* Own and manage HR MIS, dashboards, and leadership reporting.
* Analyse workforce, talent, engagement, productivity, and organizational data to generate actionable insights.
* Develop and maintain reporting frameworks for leadership reviews, business updates, and strategic planning.
* Support data-driven decision-making through advanced analysis and presentation of key HR metrics.
Stakeholder Management & Influence
* Partner closely with HR leaders and business stakeholders across functions.
* Influence decision-making through structured problem-solving, data-backed recommendations, and effective communication.
* Facilitate alignment across multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities.
* Drive accountability and follow-through on key actions and commitments.
Business Planning & Execution
* Support annual HR planning, workforce planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
* Track execution of HR goals and organizational priorities.
* Conduct periodic reviews, monitor progress, and highlight risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.
* Prepare executive-level presentations, review materials, and business updates for senior leadership.
Operational Excellence
* Establish governance frameworks and operating rhythms for key HR programs.
* Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across HR functions.
* Build scalable mechanisms to improve execution discipline and organizational effectiveness.
Requirements
Education
* MBA or Post-Graduate degree from a reputed institution.
Experience
* Should have experience of working as an HRBP
* Strong experience in Program Management, Chief of Staff, Strategy, Business Operations, Consulting, or HR Transformation roles.
* Proven track record of driving complex projects and special initiatives end-to-end.
* Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced, and demanding environments.
* Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and deliver results under pressure.
Skills & Competencies
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong expertise in MIS reporting, data analytics, dashboards, and business reviews.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation tools (Power BI preferred).
* Strong understanding of business operations and organizational dynamics.
* Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Ability to drive alignment and facilitate decision-making across senior stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Strong execution orientation with a willingness to hustle, stretch, and take ownership beyond defined responsibilities.
* High level of resilience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
* Candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a bias for action, strong business judgment, and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment will be particularly successful in this role.