Head Of People

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

Experience: 12-22 Years

About the Role:

We are looking for a strategic and business-oriented Head of People to lead the organization's people strategy and build a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

This leadership role requires an experienced HR professional who can drive organizational transformation, talent strategy, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement while partnering closely with business leaders to achieve organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of building scalable HR frameworks, developing leadership capability, driving organizational effectiveness, and leveraging technology to enhance people practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Build a high-performance, agile, and scalable organizational culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related initiatives.

Performance Management & Organizational Development:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the Performance Management System (PMS).
• Develop and monitor KPI/KRA frameworks across business functions.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership assessments.
• Drive accountability and performance excellence throughout the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:

• Lead strategic hiring initiatives for leadership and business-critical roles.
• Build strong talent pipelines through market mapping and workforce planning.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality talent.
• Partner with business leaders to meet current and future hiring needs.

Learning & Leadership Development:

• Develop and implement learning and development strategies.
• Design leadership development, coaching, and capability-building programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, upskilling, and professional growth.
• Drive initiatives focused on future skills and AI readiness.

Employee Experience & Culture:

• Lead initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Build programs that enhance collaboration, transparency, and employee experience.
• Promote an inclusive, high-performance work environment.

HR Technology & Digital Transformation:

• Drive the adoption of modern HR technologies and AI-enabled HR practices.
• Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Improve HR processes through automation, digital transformation, and data-driven insights.

Candidate Profile:

We're looking for professionals who possess:

• 12-22 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong experience in Organizational Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management.
• Proven expertise in designing PMS, KPI/KRA frameworks, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated success in leadership hiring and strategic talent acquisition.
• Experience building Learning & Development and leadership capability programs.
• Strong understanding of HR technology, digital transformation, and AI applications in HR.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change.