Chief Human Resources Officer - Consulting/BFSI

About the Role:

Vahura has been mandated to lead a confidential search for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for a client based in Mumbai.

This is a confidential leadership search and further details regarding the organisation and mandate will be shared selectively with relevant candidates during the process.

The Mandate:

The CHRO will lead the people agenda across areas including:

• HR strategy and transformation aligned with the organisation's growth priorities
• Organisation design and capability building for the next phase of scale
• Leadership, succession and senior talent management
• Performance, rewards and talent frameworks
• Culture and change management
• Building and strengthening the HR function, systems and processes
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board/Managing Committee and senior leadership
• Translating strategic priorities into initiatives that are practical, implementable and measurable
• Remaining sufficiently hands-on and close to the business, rather than operating purely at a policy or advisory level

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an accomplished HR leader with approximately 20 - 27 years of experience and a strong academic and professional track record.

The individual should ideally bring:

• Significant experience working in complex, high-performance and talent-intensive environments
• A demonstrated ability to engage with, advise and influence CEOs, Boards, Management Committees and senior business leaders
• Experience leading meaningful HR or organisational transformation
• Strong exposure to leadership development, succession, organisation design, culture and talent strategy
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution
• Strong commercial orientation and an understanding of how the people agenda connects with broader business priorities
• The gravitas and confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders, while building trust and consensus
• A track record that demonstrates sustained progression, quality of experience and leadership impact

Preferred Background:

We are particularly interested in HR leaders who have built their careers across environments such as:

• Consulting
• BFSI
• Financial Services
• Global Banks
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity or Investment Platforms
• Big Four or Professional Services
• Technology and other sophisticated knowledge-led businesses

Candidates from adjacent sectors with a similarly strong pedigree and experience managing complex senior stakeholder environments may also be considered.

Location:

Mumbai. Candidates currently based elsewhere should be open to relocating to Mumbai.