Executive Development Programme in Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics by XLRI Jamshedpur for HR Leaders to level up

The Executive Development Programme by XLRI Jamshedpur prepares senior HR professionals for CHRO roles. Apply now to lead with strategy and data.

The role of HR is no longer confined to hiring, retention, and appraisal cycles. Organisations today expect their HR leaders to sit at the business table, speak the language of data, and influence decisions that shape the company's future. The Executive Development Programme in Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics by XLRI Jamshedpur is built precisely for this change in industry expectations. Spread across 8 months, this live online programme is aimed at senior HR professionals who are ready to make the leap to CHRO or other top-tier executive positions. With a curriculum that brings together strategic HR thinking and advanced analytics, it gives participants the tools to not just respond to business challenges but to get ahead of them.

Senior HR professionals build strategic and analytical capabilities through XLRI Jamshedpur’s Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics programme, designed for future CHRO leaders. (XLRI)

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Neha began her writing career as a freelance journalist in 2010 before entering mainstream media with The Times of India in 2022. She later joined Hindustan Times, where she has written extensively across travel, lifestyle, home, and consumer trends. Her professional background extends beyond journalism. Before moving into digital media full-time, she spent nearly a decade in interior design, managing residential projects from concept to execution. She also trained in visual merchandising with Shoppers Stop and Pantaloons and worked with women-led startups across design and operations. These experiences continue to shape her storytelling, especially in how she evaluates hotels, design-led stays, hospitality spaces, and travel experiences.

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Why Strategic HR Leadership Matters Today

HR leaders are now expected to do a lot more than manage policies and processes.

Businesses want HR at the strategy table, not just in the back office. That means reading workforce data confidently, spotting skill gaps before they become problems, and making decisions that hold up against financial scrutiny.

Programme Highlights

The Executive Development Programme brings together strategy, analytics and leadership development within one structured learning format.

Key Aspect	Details
Duration	8 months
Learning Mode	Live online sessions every Saturday from 3 PM to 6 PM IST
Campus Immersion	4 days of on-campus learning at XLRI
Certification	Certificate of Completion from XLRI Jamshedpur
Alumni Status	Participants can apply for Executive Education Alumni Status for an additional fee
Programme Fee	INR 2,30,000 plus GST with instalment options

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The programme combines expert lectures, case discussions, simulations and project-based learning. Participants also interact with peers from different industries, creating opportunities for professional exchange and long-term connections.

Gain exposure to analytical tools and strategic frameworks to align HR decisions with business priorities with the Executive Development Programme in Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics for HR Leaders.

Curriculum

The programme is built around three pillars, each tackling a distinct vertical of senior HR leadership.

Part A: Advanced Strategic HRM covers the strategic fundamentals

Learn about reading a firm's business model, building data-driven HR metrics, and value chain analysis. Participants also study sector-specific HR challenges across FMCG, BFSI, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with a solid grounding in the financial side of HR decisions: cost analysis, ratio analysis, and income statements.

Part B: Advanced HR Analytics. The hands-on, numbers-driven section

Participants work with ROI calculations across recruitment, training, and engagement, and get into predictive modelling for workforce planning and attrition. Tools covered include Power BI, R, SAS, Excel, and AI-based analytics. Also on the agenda is HR budgeting, compensation analytics, manpower optimisation, and HR dashboard design.

Part C: HR Leadership A focused look at what top-level HR leadership actually requires

This section covers CHRO competency frameworks, AI's role in transforming HR processes, and a hands-on leadership workshop built around self-awareness, stakeholder management, and real-world decision-making.

Who Should Attend

The programme is designed for experienced HR professionals who plan to level up and take on strategic leadership roles.

Ideal participants include:

• Senior HR managers and HR directors
• HR heads and senior HR business partners
• Learning and development leaders
• Professionals with at least seven years of work experience after graduation

The course suits professionals with a strong HR foundation who aim to strengthen analytical capability and prepare for executive leadership positions.

Gain clarity and confidence in how to approach HR decisions in a structured, context-driven manner with the Executive Development Programme in Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics for HR Leaders.

Faculty Leadership

The programme is directed by Jatinder Kumar Jha, Associate Professor of HRM at XLRI. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, he has published extensive research on sustainable careers, digital HR transformation and competency frameworks.

His work also includes contributions to public sector HR studies and the Seventh Central Pay Commission research. Through academic research and industry engagement, he has been actively involved in shaping HR capability development in India.

Alumni Speak

The programme's impact is perhaps best illustrated by the people who have been through it.

Soumen Paul, Unit HR Manager at Dabur India Ltd, reflected on how the programme helped him rethink the role of HR in business. “HR today is closely linked to business objectives, which requires a stronger understanding of strategy and analytics. One key takeaway for me was learning how to read and interpret data in context and apply it in day-to-day work,” he shared.

Amlan Jyoti Chatterjee, Zonal Head HR at IIFL Finance Ltd, described the faculty as bringing "a perfect blend of academic rigour and practical knowledge," with case studies and industry insights making complex concepts straightforward to apply at work.

Tanya Arun Sinha, Deputy Manager L&D at Tata Group, called the experience "intellectually enriching and professionally relevant," noting how the strategic HR modules were closely aligned with real-world leadership challenges.

Learn to combine data awareness with structured, strategic thinking to lead HR initiatives with the Executive Development Programme in Advanced Strategic HR and Analytics for HR Leaders.

Programme Details

Detail	Information
Duration	8 Months
Schedule	Saturdays, 3 PM to 6 PM IST (Live Online)
Campus Visit	4 days of on-campus modules
Programme Fee	INR 2,30,000 + GST
Admission Deadline	28th February 2026
Orientation	2nd May 2026
Commencement	9th May 2026

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Fee Instalment Breakdown:

• Instalment 1: INR 60,000 + GST (at the time of registration)
• Instalment 2: INR 60,000 + GST (on or before 5th June 2026)
• Instalment 3: INR 60,000 + GST (on or before 5th August 2026)
• Instalment 4: INR 50,000 + GST (on or before 5th September 2026)

A loan option is also available for eligible candidates.

Conclusion

Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion and may also apply for Executive Education Alumni Status, strengthening their connection with one of India’s most respected institutions for HR education.

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