“At IHCL, it truly is all about our people. Our focus on the frontline underscored by our values of Trust, Awareness and Joy is reflected across our policies, processes and practices. Given our growth trajectory, IHCL is the ideal place for young and experienced professionals alike to make their mark. There is something for everyone in this diverse and fast paced organization.”
Tajness
Tajness is the soul of our culture. It is an implicit trust in people to forge invaluable relationships by creating an emotional connect with our various stakeholders. It subtly guides all our behaviours. Tajness is the way we do what we do.
IHCL Core Values
Trust
- Fairness with all stakeholders
- Openess and transparency in what we do
- Free flow of information
- Alignment of all stakeholders
- Build and strengthen long-term relationships
Awareness
- Enhance awareness around our plans, strategies, tactics, processes
- Work together to create greater enterprise value
- Participative in our decision making
- Imbibe a sense of belonging across all stakeholders
Joy
- Derive joy and happiness from what we do and how we do it
- Serve all stakeholders with joy and utmost dedication
- Create and maintain an environment where there is joy and happiness, where people are respected and diversity is celebrated
- Share our success with all stakeholders
Dr. P.V. Ramana Murthy
Executive Vice President & Global Head - Human Resources
Dr. P. V. Ramana Murthy (PV) is qualified in Law, Advanced Human Resources, Executive Coaching and Psychoanalytical aspects related to Leadership and Change. He is an alumni of INSEAD and has a Ph.D in Strategic Human Resource Management.
PV currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Head – Human Resources at the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the finest hospitality chain and the oldest company of the prestigious Tata Group. As member of the Senior Leadership team at IHCL, PV handles a broad spectrum of initiatives aligned to Leadership Development, Organizational Culture, Strategy and Business Excellence across 145 hotels spanning 4 continents. He also heads Human Resources for other Group Companies like, Roots Corporation (Ginger Hotels) and Taj SATS, which is a JV partnership company with Singapore Airlines.
Before joining Taj, PV served The Coca-Cola Company in various capacities for a period of 15 years. At the time of leaving the company, he was the Executive Director – Human Resources for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), India and Bangladesh, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Bottling Investments Group of the Coca-Cola Company. This was a board level position and during his tenure, HCCB served as a strong exporter of leadership talent within the global Coca- Cola company.
In his career spanning three decades Dr. Murthy’s in-depth knowledge of management practices across the globe, comes with his multi-cultural experience in countries such as Asia, Europe and America.
PV has been active in social and professional networking forums like National HRD Network (NHRDN) and served as the President of the Delhi/NCR Chapter of this forum from 2012 - 2014. He also actively participates at The International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations – ISPSO, USA. He currently serves as a Board Member on the Board of Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, USA. He is also on the Board for Sri Lankan Tourism Advisory Committee.
Employee Testimonials
Everyone works hard, which makes working here a lot easier. You know that the other people on your team are working just as hard, if not harder.
People are genuinely committed to one another and feel personally responsible for the success or failure of the organization.
I love the Taj. My colleagues are my family. With this atmosphere I see a bright future for myself in this organisation.
Facilities that are provided to me are in no comparison with other hotels. It gives me pride when I tell others that I work for Taj.
Safety and security for women is of paramount importance here which truly shows that IHCL is a company with deep rooted values.
The work-culture at IHCL is simply fantastic. I have grown with this organisation and plan on continuing this fantastic journey.
Safety at the workplace and a great atmosphere makes a difference!
I like coming to work every day because IHCL has taught me to never give up. I love every bit of the history of our hotel and feel proud.
I feel proud to be a part of such an ethical organisation.
The atmosphere at IHCL is a perfect blend of a warm work culture and a good work-life balance.
A perfect platform for chefs! The company not only encourages but drives us to showcase our talents and go beyond all expectations.
Life at IHCL
Growth
With a wide array of locations across various geographies, IHCL offers opportunities that allows our associates to choose their preferred career path. Focussed mentoring and training enriches both professional and personal development.
Benefits
Enjoy the luxury and hospitality of our hotels with the Associate Holiday Plan coupled with offers at restaurants, spa and salon.
The Family & Friends rate allows you to extend the special rate-benefit to your loved ones for stays at our hotels across the world.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our foundation of embracing all is at the core of our philosophy and we believe it to be the reason of our success. Our welcoming environment for associates, equal chance for all irrespective of any differences and empathetic leadership are key to IHCL. Today, with pointed efforts towards diversity, supplier inclusion – together, we aim to take IHCL to greater heights.
Learning and development
Our commitment to the growth and development of our associates is fuelled by providing focused learning and development programs. Our holistic approach to transform our associates into well-rounded professionals, who emerge as leaders is what drives the immense loyalty of our associates.
Recognition
We recognize their excellence through various platforms with our Hermes award winning STARS program being the key recognition platform. We also reward our associates through Hotel Recognition Programs and Long Service Awards.
Work Environment
Giving six days off a month is just one of the many commitments that we have taken in order to make sure that each associate has a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Each of our hotels have distinctive environments, but mutual respect is the underlying all across.
Mobility
Our presence across the globe introduces our associates to a vast range of destinations, each one boasting its own language, recipes, traditional attires, rituals and the picturesque landscapes that define their distinctive topography. Opportunities to move freely between functions, hotels and even across the various Tata companies enhances and reflects the versatility of our associates.
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Step into the world of IHCL and join us in our endeavour to create magical experiences as we introduce the world to the beauty of Indian hospitality. Be part of a family that strives to touch the hearts of our guests through carefully nurtured values. Hear the tales of our rich legacy of pioneering and the continuous pursuit of excellence defined by the everchanging standards across the globe. We bring to you a unique combination of authentic tradition, experimentation and innovation, a culture we invite you to grow with.
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Love working here in Taj, it makes me feel like home. I absolutely love what I do here, and I'm lucky to be able to make a living at it.