Human resources or HR is essentially designated as the liver of an organization as efficiently looking into strengthening the human resources of an organization the HR of a company does a dynamic job handling everything from recruitment to managing leave to paying monthly salaries, checking on employee well-being, until ultimately, one is relieved from the job in that organization mentioning their services will not be required anymore. HR is typically an expensive part of any organization who conspicuously ensures that everyone works smoothly for the prolific growth of the organization. While, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) are such specific element of the C-suite leadership gamut who are responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of an organization, significantly taking action in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, and organizational performance.

However, the events of the past two years, including the pandemic turbulence after the changing business and technology trends has resulted in creation of a more advanced CHRO model, and the scope of CHRO role continues to rise in its profile and impact. The roles are as different as the setup of the companies, they tend to lead. Where some CHROs work with startups and innovative entities, their roles involve a strategy led business orientation and approach for human resources management, else for other CHROs they have a different lens to look at HR functions management domineering the personnel management and administration within the company.

Every HR is contributing note worthily today adapting to the rapidly evolving business and corporate landscape today, becoming the exemplary drivers of human engagement and performance within the organization. There are many such Indian CHROs women too who have efficiently performed the job and are responsible for the uprising growth on the HR within an organization managing workforce along the work-from-home model, hybrid work-model, providing HR benefits bringing flexibility in work hours, and more. Our endeavor at Women Entrepreneur Magazine has always been to highlight remarkable women leaders across geographies and industries.

In keeping with our motto, the current issue of the Women Entrepreneur Magazine features a list of `Top 10 Women Chief Human Resource Officers2022'. Compiled by a panel of industry veterans, CEOs, CXOs and the Women Entrepreneur Magazine editorial team, the list features prolific women who have not only crafted illustrious and innovative businesses. Not only have they proven their mettle as human resources leaders across corporates but have also played a key role in contributing towards strengthening the workforce of the Indian economy.