Head - Human Resources - ITes

Role Overview:

The Head of HR will serve as a strategic architect for the organization's human capital framework, operating at the intersection of business strategy and employee lifecycle management. Based in Mumbai, this role involves partnering directly with the executive leadership team to translate business goals into actionable HR initiatives. You will oversee the entire spectrum of human resources, ensuring that the organizational culture, talent acquisition strategies, and performance management systems are robust enough to support a high-growth ITes environment. This position is pivotal in driving organizational effectiveness, fostering leadership development, and ensuring that the workforce remains agile and aligned with the company's evolving operational demands.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and execute comprehensive HR strategies that align with the company's business objectives to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

- Lead the HR Business Partner function to provide consultative support to department heads, ensuring talent strategies are integrated into daily business operations.

- Oversee large-scale talent acquisition and retention programs to ensure the organization attracts and maintains top-tier industry professionals.

- Implement performance management and succession planning frameworks that identify and nurture high-potential talent across the organization.

- Manage complex employee relations and organizational development initiatives to maintain a high-performance culture and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

- Direct compensation and benefits benchmarking to ensure the company remains competitive in the aggressive ITes talent market.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic advisor to C-suite stakeholders, translating complex business challenges into effective HR solutions.

- Proven expertise in managing large-scale organizational change and cultural transformation within the ITes or professional services sector.

- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence leadership decisions and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

- Strong analytical capability to utilize HR metrics and data-driven insights to improve workforce productivity and operational efficiency.

- Advanced understanding of labor laws, statutory compliance, and industry best practices relevant to the Mumbai corporate landscape.

- A postgraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field from a premier institute, complemented by 20 to 25 years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles.