Head of Driver HR – Logistics & Transport

About the role

We are seeking a senior HR leader to head driver sourcing and workforce management for our logistics and transportation operations in Gurgaon. The role will shape driver recruitment, onboarding, welfare and compliance across multiple locations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end driver manpower planning, recruitment and onboarding across locations.
• Develop hiring strategies to ensure timely availability of trained drivers.
• Oversee verification processes including licence, police, medical fitness and statutory documentation.
• Design and implement driver welfare, retention, engagement and reward programmes.
• Monitor driver attendance, deployment, absenteeism, attrition and productivity.
• Coordinate with operations and fleet teams for driver allocation and route management.
• Drive safety initiatives, accident reduction measures and defensive‑driving training.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievance management and employee relations for the driver workforce.
• Develop SOPs and policies related to driver management and transport HR operations.
• Review MIS reports on manpower, overtime, utilisation, accidents and compliance.
• Lead audits and ensure statutory and client compliance readiness.
• Manage contractor and vendor workforce compliance related to drivers.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and team‑management capability.
• 8+ years of experience in transport HR operations or related logistics/fleet management roles.
• Excellent knowledge of labour compliance and driver workforce handling.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

Required skills

• HRMIS
• Excel
• Reporting systems