Head - Human Resources - Education - TISS/XLRI

Head HR - Diversity - Mumbai - Confidential

Description:

Role Context

This is a confidential leadership search for a large and diversified education conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, with operations spanning schools, and allied services. The organization is seeking a seasoned HR leader to drive people strategy, compliance, and workforce governance at scale, aligned with rapid growth and institutional excellence.

Role Overview

The Head Human Resources will serve as a strategic and operational HR leader, responsible for end-to-end HR governance across the group. The role demands deep expertise in HR generalist functions, particularly labour laws, statutory compliance, talent management, and contractual workforce management, which are non-negotiable for this mandate.

The incumbent will work closely with the Board, Group CHRO, and Business Heads, acting as a trusted HR advisor and transformation partner.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Leadership.

2. Labour Laws, Compliance & Industrial Relations (Critical)

3. Talent Management & Workforce Planning

4. Contractual Workforce & Vendor Management (Must-Have)

5. HR Operations & Policies

6. Stakeholder & Change Management

Candidate Profile

Experience & Level

- 12+ years of progressive HR experience.

- Age range: 36 to 42 years (ideal).

- Diversity candidates only.

Educational Background

- Preferred: TISS or XLRI 2011 or 2012 batch.

- If not, must be from a premier Tier-1 institute with strong HR pedigree.

Industry Background (Preferred)

- Manufacturing.

- Real Estate.

- Education.

- Consumer-facing FMCG organizations

Core Competencies (Mandatory)

- Strong command over labour laws & statutory compliance.

- Proven experience in talent management and leadership development.

- Hands-on exposure to contractual workforce and vendor management.

- Ability to operate in large, multi-location, high-compliance environments.