Head Human Resource

Position: Head Human Resources

Location: Powai
Experience: 10-15+ Years
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR Head to lead the organization's Human Resources function. The role will be responsible for developing HR strategies, driving employee engagement, managing talent, ensuring statutory compliance, and building a strong performance-driven culture aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and processes aligned with business goals.
• Lead the complete employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and exit management.
• Drive KRA & KPI frameworks, performance appraisal, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage talent acquisition and build a strong talent pipeline for critical positions.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, leave management, employee records, and HR MIS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, employee welfare, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution effectively.
• Identify training and development needs and implement appropriate learning programs.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational development, and people-related decisions.
• Establish HR metrics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage and mentor the HR team, ensuring effective delivery of HR operations.
• Support leadership in organizational restructuring, succession planning, and change management.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are consistently implemented across the organization.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Strategic HR planning and business partnering
• Excellent knowledge of HR operations and labour laws
• Talent acquisition and retention
• Performance management KRA/KPI
• Employee engagement and conflict resolution
• Payroll and statutory compliance
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• HR analytics and MIS
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism

Qualification

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management or equivalent qualification.

Preferred Profile

A strategic yet hands-on HR professional with strong business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build a high-performance culture while managing day-to-day HR operations effectively.