Human Resources Lead

Job Description

YOE: 10- 15 years CTC: Up to 25 LPA Location: Mumbai Candidates must have an experience working in Digital Ad agency. You’ll play a strategic and hands-on role in shaping the agency’s people strategy, culture, and structure while ensuring smooth day-to-day HR processes. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition (TA): Own and drive the recruitment strategy across levels and functions. Collaborate with department heads to understand hiring needs and workforce planning. Build strong pipelines for creative, strategy, and operations talent. Lead employer branding efforts in sync with the agency’s culture and positioning. HR Operations: Oversee onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, exit formalities, and HRIS management. Ensure HR policies and processes are up to date and aligned with legal and industry standards. Manage performance management cycles and appraisal processes. Drive employee engagement, L&D initiatives, and retention strategies. Who You Are: A confident HR leader with 10–15 years of experience, exclusively from the advertising/creative agency ecosystem. Strong understanding of the nuances of a creative workforce and fast-paced agency dynamics. Proven experience managing both strategic HR planning and hands-on execution. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage leadership expectations. A self-starter with a solution-driven approach and a people-first mindset. Prior experience with tools like Darwinbox, Keka, or other HRMS platforms. Exposure to DEI and mental wellness initiatives within the agency setup. Show more Show less