General Manager - Human Resource

Job Title: General Manager Human Resources

Location: Mumbai, India Reports To: Managing Director

About the Company: We are a fast-growing organization as India's most trusted flooring company 30 out of the Fortune magazines top 50 companies of India are our customers. We are present across India with stores, office and a dealer network in 65 cities. Square Foot has 11 display centres in all major cities and a team of more than 180 people all over India.

Our company blends global quality with Indian sensibilities, serving architects, interior designers, and end consumers through a nationwide sales and service network. Read more about us https://www.squarefoot.co.in/.

As we scale up, we seek a strategic yet people-oriented HR leader to align our human capital strategy with our growth ambitions.

Position Overview:

The General Manager HR will serve as a key partner to the leadership team, leading all aspects of human resources from core HR operations to organizational development and strategic business support. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of empathy and execution, building a performance-driven, people-centric culture that supports business growth and enhances employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with business leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, particularly around sales growth and market expansion.

• Act as a trusted advisor on people strategy, organization structure, and change management.

• Drive culture building initiatives that balance performance with employee well-being.

2. HR Business Partnering

• Work closely with sales and operational teams to ensure talent support for achieving business goals.

• Strengthen manpower planning, capability development, and performance management across functions.

• Drive employee engagement, motivation, and retention programs tailored to a dynamic sales-oriented environment.

3. Core HR Operations

• Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation & benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee relations.

• Ensure robust HR systems, policies, and processes that are transparent, scalable, and compliant with statutory norms.

• Implement effective HRMS and data-driven HR analytics for decision-making.

4. Talent Management & Development

• Lead leadership development, learning interventions, and succession planning.

• Identify skill gaps and implement structured training for sales, service, and support functions.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration.

5. Culture & Communication

• Reinforce the company's values and culture of integrity, teamwork, and customer-centricity.

• Facilitate open communication and feedback mechanisms across levels.

• Support leadership in building trust and engagement with teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant HR experience, with 5 years in a HR leadership capacity.

• Industry Background: Preferably from building materials, consumer durables, interiors, or other product-based organizations with pan-India operations.

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

• Should be willing to Travel across India to various store locations.

• Skills & Attributes:

oStrong business acumen with ability to balance people and performance priorities.

oProven ability to lead HR in a sales-driven, entrepreneurial environment.

oExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

oHands-on, strategic thinker with high emotional intelligence.

• While not a limiting factor, preferred age for the candidate is between 38-43 years.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the HR function for a growing brand in the premium interiors segment.

• A culture that values integrity, collaboration, and growth.

• A leadership team committed to balancing business success with people well-being.