Head - Human Resource - Media/Advertising Firm

This is a talent-first HR leadership role, with a strong focus on hiring strategy.

You will act as a strategic partner to leadership, owning the mandate of attracting, assessing, and hiring top-tier talent from leading advertising networks, while shaping the overall talent quality and culture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

Talent Acquisition & Strategy :

- Lead end-to-end hiring across functions with a strong focus on creative, strategy, and account management roles

- Build a high-quality talent pipeline from top-tier advertising agencies

- Drive innovative sourcing strategies with a headhunter mindset

- Talent Quality & Benchmarking

- Elevate the overall quality bar of talent across the organization

- Benchmark talent against leading global and Indian advertising networks

- Partner with founders and business leaders to define what "great talent" looks like

Employer Branding & Market Positioning :

- Strengthen the company's positioning as a preferred employer within the advertising ecosystem

- Build strong networks within the creative and media talent landscape

Team Collaboration :

- Partner with the existing HR team (focused on operations)

- Ensure seamless coordination between hiring and HR processes

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 8-15 years of experience in HR/Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to the advertising / creative industry (must have)

- Proven track record of hiring high-quality creative and business talent

- Strong headhunting and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, founder-led environment

- Sharp eye for talent, with strong judgment and instinct