Head of Human Resources

About Coast to Coast Designs

wood veneers, architectural panels, luxury furniture, and custom millwork solutions

Head of HR

Role Overview

The Head of HR will report directly to the leadership team (CMD, CEO) and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling HR frameworks that enable growth. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR & Leadership Alignment

• Define and execute HR strategy aligned with business expansion (India & international markets).
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on people, culture, and organizational design.
• Lead workforce planning for new factories, retail experience centres, and global markets.

2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Build a strong hiring engine to attract top talent across

  design, production, sales, and management

  .
• Forge partnerships with design schools, B-schools, and industry institutions.
• Position Coast to Coast as the

  employer of choice

  in interiors and design.

3. Learning, Development & Culture

• Design L&D programs covering

  technical skills, leadership development, AI adoption, and design knowledge

  .
• Implement succession planning and career development pathways.
• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives that reflect our values of

  innovation, accountability, and collaboration

  .

4. Performance Management & HR Operations

• Implement modern appraisal frameworks linked to KPIs, output, and behavior.
• Standardize HR policies across all verticals while balancing creative flexibility.
• Oversee payroll, compliance, grievance handling, and employee support systems.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Talent Acquisition

  → Time-to-hire < 45 days for critical roles.

• Retention

  → Employee attrition reduced year-on-year.

• Performance

  → 100% adoption of structured appraisal and KPI system.

• Engagement

  → Employee engagement scores improved by >20% within 12 months.

• Training

  → 80%+ employees trained in core competencies annually.

• Operational Excellence

  → HR processes digitized and compliance at 100%.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of HR experience

  , with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Exposure to

  manufacturing, design/luxury, or high-growth consumer sectors

  . (Preferred)
• Strong expertise in:
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
• Performance Management & Appraisals
• Culture Building & Engagement
• Learning & Development
• HR Operations, Compliance & Payroll
• Proven ability to

  scale HR frameworks in multi-business setups

  .
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — able to balance

  structure with agility

  .

Why Join Us?

• Shape the

  people strategy

  of a market leader in interiors.
• Work directly with top leadership on transformative projects.
• Be part of a rapidly growing company
• Entrepreneurial, impact-driven culture with a focus on

  design, innovation, and excellence

  .