Head of Human Resources

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Role Overview

Head of HR

1–100 journey

Talent Acquisition

HR Business Partnering

Organizational Development

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Leadership

• Act as a culture champion, embedding values and behaviors across the organization.
• Build leadership development programs and drive cultural alignment.
• Promote a high-performance, feedback-driven environment.
  

Talent Acquisition

• Lead the TA function to ensure timely and quality hiring across tech and business roles.
• Build scalable recruitment processes and employer branding strategies.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast and plan workforce needs.
  

HR Business Partnering

• Guide HRBPs to support business units with strategic people solutions.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and career development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on people matters.
  

Organizational Development

• Build competency frameworks and learning programs tailored to tech and functional teams.
• Implement performance management systems and succession planning.
• Align HR strategy with business goals and future growth.
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Establish scalable HR policies and systems.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and global HR standards.
• Drive operational excellence across the HR function.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to both IT services and startup environments.
• Proven track record in building and scaling HR functions from early stages.
• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering.
• Deep understanding of organizational culture, leadership development, and competency building.
• Certifications in HR, OD, or Coaching (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a builder mindset.
  

areena.varghese@metayb.ai