Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Role Overview
The HR Head will lead the Human Resources function for Trek India. This role is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.
The role oversees all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, talent development, performance management, and employee relations.
Objectives of the role
- Developing and implementing HR strategies that support the organization’s overall business objectives.
- Leading the recruitment process, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent across all company levels.
- Overseeing employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth opportunities.
- Fostering a positive organizational culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
- Managing performance management processes, ensuring that employees receive constructive feedback and recognition.
- Ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and regulations and implementing best practices in HR policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with senior leadership to address workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development needs.
- Utilizing data and analytics to measure HR effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
- Promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a culture of equality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with senior leadership to drive workforce planning and organizational development.
- Design and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with the company’s hiring needs and objectives.
- Manage employee onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Create and manage the HR budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Conduct employee surveys and feedback sessions to assess satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Analyze HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in HR processes.
- Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Key Responsibilities (cont.)
- Manage succession planning efforts to ensure leadership development and continuity.
- Stay informed about HR trends and changes in labor laws to ensure the organization remains compliant.
- Design initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
- Manage performance appraisal systems and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Develop competitive compensation structures and benefits programs.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and market competitiveness.
- Ensure adherence to labor laws, health & safety regulations, and company policies.
- Manage employee relations and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Oversee payroll, HRIS systems, and accurate employee data management.
- Drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability.
Required skills and qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or related fields.
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience or senior HR leadership role.
- Relevant certification in HR (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CIPD).
- Deep understanding of organizational development, employee engagement, and change management.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws in India.
- Familiarity with HR software and systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, performance management tools).
- Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to HR decision-making.
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within a company.
- Experience in developing and managing HR budgets.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Experience in a multinational corporation or dynamic business environment.
- Strong project management skills for managing complex HR initiatives.
- Experience in crisis management and business continuity planning.
- Knowledge of employee benefits and compensation structures.
- Familiarity with talent management and development practices.
Key competencies:
- Business management
Leverage their business management skills to oversee a company's workforce. Develop organizational strategies to benefit employees and the company.
- Finance
Develop and monitor budgets for their department. Budget for other HR functions, such as development programs and employee benefits.
- Recruitment and staffing
Attract, hire and retain top talent for Trek India. Ability to determine how to provide current employees with training or tools to improve productivity.
- Public speaking
Give presentations and address employees as a group. Ability to communicate information and instructions to staff members in a manner that's clear and easy to understand.
- Leadership
Strong leadership skills to direct managers and other staff in the HR department. Ability to oversee operations related to hiring, training, professional development, employee experience and the overall workplace culture. Talent Acquisition, Admin, any other HR roles will report into this role.
- Organization
Manage HR activities and tasks effectively. Ability to have specific processes to ensure they keep confidential information secure and manage all employee data correctly.
- Interpersonal skills
People skills, interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with Senior Leadership and other managers and develop strong working relationships.
Why Trek?
https://fortune.com/company/trek-bicycle/
- Great Place To Work-Certified (https://www.greatplacetowork.in/great/company/trek-bikes)
- Best Workplaces in Asia 2025
- Flexible and fun company culture that values people, purpose, and performance
- A leadership team that supports autonomy and innovation
- A company that believes work should be fun, fulfilling, and impactful
- The chance to be part of something bigger - changing the world by getting more people on bikes
Trek India benefits:
- Group medical insurance floater policy that covers self, spouse, up to 2 children and dependent parents
- 13 Annual paid holidays
- Employee friendly leave policy: Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Wedding Leave, Compensatory Leave in addition to Sick Leave, Casual Leave and Privilege Leave
- Tuition Fee Reimbursement up to INR 500,000 (Diploma, Undergraduate, Graduate & Master’s degree programs)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential, work-based benefit that offers employees and their families free short-term counseling, referrals, and support for personal or work-related problems
- Annual paid time off for Charity work
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts on Trek products
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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