Head - Human Resources - Financial Services Firm

Position Title: Head - Human Resources

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: CEO / Founding Leadership Team

Industry: NBFC

Work Mode: Full-time, 5 days a week, in-office

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and driven HR leader to build and lead the human resources function from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture, policies, and talent practices of a company in its formative years. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, execution excellence, and deep ownership across all HR verticals.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

- Build and scale the HR function from scratch, aligning people practices with business strategy.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters.

- Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.

Talent Acquisition & Management

- Design and execute robust hiring strategies to attract top talent across verticals.

- Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.

- Develop and implement performance management systems to drive accountability and growth.

Compensation, Compliance & OD

- Define compensation structures, benchmarking, and variable incentive frameworks.

- Oversee HR compliance, audits, and labor law adherence.

- Drive organizational design, workforce analytics, and role structuring as the company scales.

Culture & Engagement

- Shape and nurture a culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and integrity.

- Design and implement employee engagement initiatives that drive retention and morale.

- Lead internal communication efforts and pulse-check mechanisms to ensure a connected workforce.

Employer Branding & Risk Management

- Position the company as an employer of choice through strategic employer branding initiatives.

- Proactively identify and mitigate reputational risks related to people and culture.

Qualifications & Experience

- Proven ability to design and implement HR systems, policies, and culture-building initiatives.

- Strong understanding of labour laws, HR compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in financial services / NBFC / fintech sectors is highly desirable.

What We Offer

- An open canvas to build and lead the HR charter in a high-impact role

- Direct interaction with founders and leadership in shaping business and people strategy

- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with significant learning and growth opportunities