We are a fast-scaling retail brand redefining customer experience through innovation, accessible fashion, and robust operational execution. As we expand our footprint across India, were looking to onboard a seasoned Head of HR / VP-HR to shape and lead our people strategy. This is a mission-critical role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and help build a future-ready, people-first organization.

Role Overview

The Head of HR / VP-HR will lead the HR function end-to-end driving talent acquisition, performance culture, capability building, HR digitization, and employee engagement. The role requires strong leadership presence, a deep understanding of the retail + consumer workforce, and the agility to scale people practices in a high-growth, multi-location environment. You will be responsible for building a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned to the companys vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

- Partner with the Founders and senior leadership to align HR priorities with business goals.

- Design and execute a future-forward HR roadmap that supports retail growth, digital initiatives, and workforce scalability.

- Drive change management during phases of rapid expansion, org restructuring, or culture shift.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

- Lead hiring across all levels from corporate roles to store operations and supply chain.

- Build strong internal talent pipelines while attracting top-tier external candidates.

- Strengthen employer branding on platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and industry forums.

Performance, Culture & Engagement

- Establish performance frameworks (OKRs/KPIs) to drive accountability and transparency.

- Create and champion a culture of feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement.

- Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and DEI.

Learning & Development

- Launch scalable learning programs tailored to different workforce segments (corporate, field, frontline).

- Lead leadership development, onboarding journeys, and functional capability building.

- Foster a continuous learning culture with digital L&D tools and internal knowledge sharing.

HR Operations, Policies & Compliance

- Oversee HR operations including payroll, HRMS, grievance handling, and lifecycle management.

- Ensure compliance with labour laws, shop & establishment acts, and industry regulations.

- Introduce automation and HR tech interventions to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Candidate Profile

Experience: 15+ years in HR, with minimum 45 years in a leadership capacity. Must have worked in fast-paced retail, fashion, FMCG, or consumer-facing businesses.

Education: MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent from a reputed institute.

- Deep experience in managing both white-collar and frontline retail talent across geographies.

- Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and hands-on execution capability.

- Exposure to high-growth environments or scale-up brands is a strong plus.

What We Offer

- A front-row seat to shape the people culture of a high-impact retail brand.

- Opportunity to work closely with founders and cross-functional leaders.

- Hybrid working flexibility with Mumbai as the base location.

- Competitive compensation, ESOP potential (if applicable), and long-term leadership opportunity.

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