HR head

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

JobType: full-time

As the HR Head, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end human resources function, including strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development, performance management, succession planning, compliance, compensation & benefits, and HR operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and foster a culture that promotes innovation, accountability, inclusion, and high performance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with overall business goals and company vision.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design initiatives to support scalability and future readiness.
• Drive end-to-end talent management including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.
• Champion a performance-driven culture through robust appraisal systems, feedback mechanisms, and learning interventions.
• Partner with business leaders to design employee engagement programs that enhance morale, productivity, and retention.
• Oversee compensation and benefits strategies to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Establish and continuously improve HR policies, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Leverage data-driven HR analytics to monitor trends and guide decision-making.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the HR team into strategic business partners.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/PGDM preferred).
• 1015 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership/HR Head role.
• Proven ability to lead HR strategy in medium to large organizations or fast-growing startups.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compensation structures, HR technologies, and global HR practices.
• Demonstrated experience in driving large-scale HR transformation, organizational change, and cultural initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people practices to commercial goals.
• High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a people-first approach.