Head of Human Resources

About the Company

Head of HR / VP-HR

Role Overview

retail + consumer workforce

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 4–5 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.