Head - Human Resources - BFSI/KPO/EdTech Startup

Head - Human Resources - Leading Upskilling startup

About our client:

Our client is a high-growth Series A organization in the upskilling domain, supported by marquee investors. With a proven business model and strong expansion plans, they are looking to onboard a Head of HR to lead their people function and build a future-ready workforce.

Location: Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational growth and objectives

- Lead talent acquisition initiatives to attract, hire, and retain top talent, while establishing succession plans for future leaders

- Manage compliance with labor laws across regions and oversee competitive compensation & benefits programs

- Build performance management frameworks to nurture and reward high performers

- Foster an inclusive workplace culture that encourages employee growth, engagement, and continuous learning

Ideal Candidate:

- MBA in Human Resources or Business Administration, with 10-15 years of HR leadership experience

- Proven track record in fast-growing organizations, ideally within BFSI, KPO, upskilling, or edtech sectors

- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, with additional depth in performance management and employee development

- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, align, and drive organizational change

- Passionate about building a positive workplace culture that balances high performance with innovation and collaboration